1994 Dodge Dakota engine and engine cooling problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 1994 Dodge Dakota — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front left door snapped off. I can't open the drivers door from the inside. Also, both seat belts snapped, the air and heat doesn't work, the brakes locked up, which affected the steering. The transmission was replaced three timed, the vehicle would loose power and the engine would die. The…”
filed May 14, 2013
“Failed smog check due to catalic converter and oxigen sensor failure,at around 85000 miles.is there any hiden warranties that could get me refund for these repairs ? I hope to contact the right place and not bother you with this.please let me know what to do next. Thank you for your time. Your web…”
filed Feb 7, 2000
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 26, 2016Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. *tt
090500 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 25, 2000
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 1994 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.