2006 Dodge Dakota Engine cooling Problems

“Engine was replaced prior to purchase truck was sold as new engine replacement was not disclosed, continuing transmission problems, replaced transmission at 8800 miles, vehicle shut off while in motion on freeway, multiple exhaust leaks, hub fan replaced. When a problem repeats itself the dealership claims it to be normal . Dealer principle unwilling to address issues. I continue to hear noises and have transmission issues. Dealership will not do any work on the vehicle unless I go when its convient for the technician to duplicate the issue. …”

“My relatively new (4000k) 2006 quad cab Dodge Dakota keeps stalling when approaching a stop sign or red light. During one of these events, I was on a hill and approached a stop sign when my vehicle suddenly stalled. It was then it started to roll back and almost impact the car behind me. The vehicle stalled several more times in different locations and where several cars behind me started to move in anticipation of my vehicle moving and almost hit my car. Not risking a potential accident, I took the car back to the dealership repair shop. …”

“We purchased a 2006 Dodge Dakota club 4x4 truck intended for our business use and personal use, in september 2006 with 15 miles on it from nebraska, we live in iowa. The first incident occurred shortly after purchase and repaired january 2007, (exact dates unavailable at this writing due to the fact the vehicle is in the shop). The brakes would grab intermittently when descending a hill causing the vehicle to shimmer and shake viciously. The vehicle was taken in and replacement parts were free. Total days lost 2. The second incident occurred on may 30, 2007. …”

“-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact started the ignition and the steering wheel would not turn. The vehicle was towed an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician stated the spring inside of the serpentine tensioner broke causing the belt to slip out of position. The vehicle was repaired at the cost of $161. The manufacturer was notified which they informed that the service repair was not covered under warranty because the vehicle was not repaired at an authorized dealer and the owner would be responsible for the repair expense. …”

“Dt: the contact stated the vehicle stalls while driving at any speed. There were no warning indicators prior to the stalling. The vehicle has been taken to the dealer three times who indicated the problem can not be duplicated. The dealer indicated that the manufacturer has been made aware of the problem but a remedy to the issue has not been identified. Both the dealer and the manufacturer indicated that there are other vehicles of the same year, make and model that are having the same stalling problem.”