Dodge Dakota owners have reported 3 problems related to vehicle overheat (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owned a 1997 Dodge Dakota. While driving 50 mph, the vehicle began to overheat without warning. The contact pulled over and opened the hood of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the engine was on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage and VIN were unavailable.
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While driving at 45 mph vehicle stalled. Vehicle was towed to the dealership, and technician determined vehicle overheated, as result, the head gasket cracked. Engine needed to be replaced.
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While driving the vehicle overheated. The driver pulled to the side of the road and opened the hood. The hot liquid blew out onto the consumers face, chest, arm and hand. The dealer was notified but said there was nothing they could do.