1999 Dodge Dakota Engine cooling Problems

“I took my truck in because the oil pressure was intermittently dropping to 0 then back up to 40. The dealer performed multiple electrical tests before going to the problem. I dont feel I should have to pay for the tests done when the oil pump has a known problem posted all over the consumer affairs and NHTSA websites. They should have checked that first.”

“Water pump failed. Due to recent failures on this Dodge Dakota, I have also become aware that water pump failures were common on dakotas. This failure mode was known to Dodge. I am the original owner and was not notified by Dodge.”

“I have replaced the serpentine belt five times since purchasing my Dakota (54,000 miles) as a new vehicle from a Dodge dealership in '98. I have not received any reason for the constant wearing of this item. It has become a very expensive maintenance item.”

“I had to replace the heater core , $650.00, in my 1999 Dodge Dakota sport 4x4. This is absurd since the vehicle mileage is only 54834 miles. I contacted daimler chrysler they stated the failure was unfortunate and that they will log-in my complaint.”

“I had bought my 1999 Dodge Dakota in 2001, less than 1 year of purchasing this truck, I lost oil pressure, returned the truck to dealer where they tried to replace my motor with a motor that had more miles, this did not happen. Then another year later, gears in my transmission were spent where I had to pay a few thousand dollars to have it repaired. Truck has been sitting for a year, cause of engine knocking again, with no oil pressure, also replaced the oil pump, still no pressure. New converter was put in, still good!! …”