1992 Dodge Dakota engine and engine cooling problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1992 Dodge Dakota — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 dodge dakota. He heard a chatter noise and the lifter needed to be tightened. The mechanic stated that the lifter failed in the cam shaft which affected the engine. The dealer stated that there was no recall for this year, make, and model vehicle. The failure and current…”
filed May 1, 2007
“On days over 90 degree temperature the engine will rev very loud at first start, while vehicle will barely move. The dealer replaced the fan clutch twice and rebuilt the transmission, however the remedies did not help. *jb this problem has also occurred while at traffic lights, when driven at low…”
filed Apr 30, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Engine and Engine Cooling problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dakota | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Dakota | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 Dakota | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 Dakota | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 Dakota | 34 | 12% |
| 2002 Dakota | 34 | 5% |
| 2001 Dakota | 53 | 8% |
| 2000 Dakota | 50 | 6% |
| 1999 Dakota | 70 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 60 | 11% |
| 1997 Dakota | 49 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1992 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.