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2001 Dodge Dakota Engine Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
1%of 678 total for the year
Median mileage
177,500miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the engine of the 2001 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 177,500 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Hello my I am disapointed this is the 3rd cam shaft sensor ill have to replace after much research this is a common error on whoever designed this in result car can shutsown while driving leaving you with no control or perhaps when starting vehicle willll not stay running why isnt there a recall to fix this poblem for intake manifold”

NHTSA complaint #11165444, filed 2019-01, 189,000 miles

“I was driving in a small neighborhood and I hear a very distinct ticking noise coming from the front passenger side, after I looked at the area I noticed that the exhaust manifold bolts and heat shield were broke . This can cause exhaust fumes to come into the car while driving and should be taken care of.”

NHTSA complaint #10743528, filed 2015-07, 176,000 miles

“My Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 engine races all the time. When I first start it, it races and it also does it when shifting gears. When I go from one gear to another I have to put it in neutral until it stops racing and then put it in either reverse or forward. It also does this when I come to a stop sign or red light it races and I have to push harder on the break pedal to keep it from going forward until it comes down to normal speed. I don't know how many times I came close to hitting the person setting in front of me from the engine racing.”

NHTSA complaint #10679068, filed 2015-01, 179,000 miles

“Takata recall exhaust manifold gasket fail over time and allowing more fumes and engine noise door pins none replaceible and wear out over time cause door damage”

NHTSA complaint #11196799, filed 2019-04

Engine: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201137%
201026%
2009211%
200833%
200743%
200662%
2005112%
200310%
200241%
200151%
200071%
199920%
199851%
199720%
199210%

Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Suspension
236 complaints
Brakes
130 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
93 complaints
Electrical system
58 complaints
Engine cooling
53 complaints
Steering
48 complaints
Air bags
39 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaints
Tires
30 complaints
Exterior lighting
20 complaints
Vehicle speed control
19 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology