Owner-reported complaints naming the engine system, filed with NHTSA
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Engine reportsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
20
Latest Mar 12, 2021
Share of all reportsThis category as a share of every owner report on file for this model year. One report can name more than one component, so the categories overlap.
9%
of 216 total
Crash or fire reportedReports in this category whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. The reporter's own answer on the NHTSA form, not a verified finding.
3
Injuries or deaths reportedTotals the submitters entered on their own reports in this category. Not verified by NHTSA and not a casualty statistic.
5
What this page shows
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components. Every record below is an owner-reported complaint about the 1992 Dodge Dakota submitted to NHTSA — not a confirmed defect, not a recall and not a manufacturer bulletin. 20 reports on file name it.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Owner reports naming engine
Shown in the owner’s own words, exactly as filed
ElectricalEngineFuel system
Filed Mar 12, 2021
Fire reported5 injuries reported
WELL MY TRUCK WHEN I AM DRIVING DOWN THE RD AT NIGHT THE LIGHTS WILL TURN OFF OUT OF NO WHERE AND I ALMOST GOT IN A COUPLE OF WRECKS BECAUSE OF IT FLICKERING AND I HAVE CHANGED AND FIXED EVERYTHING AND IT STILL DOSE IT SO IT LIKE A WIRE ISSUE OR SOMETHING BUT I DON'T FEEL SAFE AT ALL DRIVING AT NIGHT BECAUSE OF IT THEN MY ENGINE WILL LIKE STOP OR SOMETHING WHEN I AM DRIVING AND JERK MY TRUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND BACKFIRE HELLA BAD LIKE GUNS ARE GOING OFF AND IT'S BLEW MY MUFFLER UP 10 TIMES AND BLEW MY CATILLAC CONVERTER UP 5 TIMES AND BLEW MY HEADERS OFF AND BROKE THE BOLTS INSIDE MY HEADS AND I ONLY HAVE 169 K MILES ON IT THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING BECAUSE THIS IS DANGEROUS AND A SAFETY ISSUE FOR ME AND OTHERS ON THE RD AND IT CAN CAUSE A WRECK LIKE I CAME REALLY CLOSE I WAS GOING DONE THE FREE WAY AND IT LIKE STOPPED THEN JERKED ME INTO THE BARRIER BUT THANK GOD I AVOIDED IT THEN DRIVING AT NIGHT AND THE LIGHTS FLICKERING OFF AND ON AND JERKING LIKE IT DOSE I HAD 2 WHEELS IN A 5FT DITCH BECAUSE OF THAT GOING 55 MPH I WOULD HAVE DIED IF I WENT FULLY IN IT THEN FOR THE BACKFIRE AND BLOWING MY WHOLE EXHAUST UP I HAVE SEEN 5 PEOPLE WRECK BECAUSE OF MY EXHUST SYSTEM THEY WHERE FINE BUT THERE CAR WASN'T BECAUSE OF MY EXHUST AND I ONLY GET LIKE 4 MPG I LIVE LIKE 10 MILES FROM WORK AND I HAVE TO FILL IT EVERYDAY BECAUSE IT SUCKS HELLA GAS JUST ONLY 20 MILES ROUND TRIP FROM FULL IT'S BASICALLY ON EMPTY LIKE THE NEXT DAY I GO TO THE GAS STATION MY GAS LIGHT COMES ON
NHTSA ID
11402594
Incident
Jul 26, 2016
Mileage
165,000 mi
Engine
Filed May 1, 2007
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 MILEAGE WAS 164,000. *AK
NHTSA ID
10189417
Incident
Apr 27, 2007
Mileage
164,000 mi
Engine
Filed Apr 30, 2003
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 SPEEDS THEN KICK INTO NORMAL SPEED, MAKE NOISE, AND THEN STOP. *SCC
NHTSA ID
10017875
Incident
Apr 1, 1992
Mileage
1,600 mi
Body & structureEngineFuel system
Filed Nov 27, 2001
THE DOOR ASSEMBLY ON THE DRIVER-SIDE FAILED WHEN THE LOWER HINGE COLLAPSED INTO THE DOOR. THIS CAUSED THE DOOR TO BE MISALIGNED, PREVENTING THE LATCH FROM ENGAGING LATCH BOLT. THE FUEL GAUGE READS 1/4 SHORTLY AFTER FUELING AND WILL STAY THEIR UNTIL THE TANK IS ALMOST EMPTY. THE RADIATOR CORE FINS DISINEGRATED AND/OR FELL OUT OF THE RADIATOR, CAUSING THE ENGINE TO OVERHEAT.*AK
NHTSA ID
754980
Incident
Jul 25, 2001
Engine
Filed Jul 16, 2001
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE COMPLETELY SHUTS DOWN WITHOUT WARNING, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
NHTSA ID
892899
Engine
Filed Nov 16, 2000
THE VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING SYMPTOMS OF THE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN # 09-07-97(TIMING CHAIN), CONSUMER WAS NOT AWARE OF THE BULLETIN AND THE VEHICLE BROKE DOWN AND WAS REPAIRED DUE TO TIMING BELT FAILURE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR REPAIR AND FEELS THE REPAIR WAS MISDIAGNOSED. *MJS
NHTSA ID
557706
Incident
Mar 27, 2000
Engine
Filed Nov 9, 2000
THE ENGINES HAVE HIGH FAILURE RATE OF BUSHING FOR OIL PUMP DRIVE SHAFT. THIS CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR OF DISTRIBUTOR, WHICH WILL BREAK OFF THE END OF THE ROTOR, CAUSING INSTANT ENGINE FAILURE, LOSS OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. THE IS NO WARNING, SO IS VERY DANGEROUS TO PULL OVER IN HEAVY TRAFFIC (I WAS VERY NEARLY REARENDED). THIS FAILURE IS LISTED AS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON INTERNET SITES SUCH AS CAR POINT AND THE REPAIR PARTS ON ON NATIONAL BACKORDER. IF A INEXPERIENCED DRIVER HAS THIS OCCUR, AND DOES NOT CORRECTLY RESPOND SERIOUS ACCIDENTS WILL OCCUR. DODGE DOES NOT HAVE A REPAIR POLICY ON THIS. I AM AN ENGINEER, CAN GIVE MORE MUCH MORE DETAIL.*AK
NHTSA ID
736078
Incident
Nov 5, 2000
BrakesEngine
Filed Jul 14, 2000
THE CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH, AND VEHICLE JUST LOST TOTAL POWER.*AK
NHTSA ID
865437
Incident
Jun 12, 2000
BrakesElectricalEngine
Filed Mar 13, 1997
Fire reported
MASTER CYLINDER FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE RESULTING IN A FIRE. *AK
NHTSA ID
515279
Incident
Feb 8, 1997
Engine
Filed Jan 17, 1997
RADIATOR DEVELOPED A LEAK AROUND THE TOP, WHERE THE TOP AND BODY COME TOGETHER.
NHTSA ID
513901
Incident
Dec 6, 1996
Engine
Filed Nov 19, 1996
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE OFF, WHEN RESTARTED OVERHEATING OF RADIATOR OCCURRED, TEMPERATURE GAUGE WENT UP, OPENED THE HOOD AND RADIATOR CAP EXPLODED. *AK
NHTSA ID
801287
Incident
Aug 24, 1996
ElectricalEngine
Filed Aug 14, 1996
Fire reported
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CAUGHT ON FIRE (ELECTRICAL), ALSO REPLACED RADIATOR DUE TO A LEAK. *AK
NHTSA ID
951658
Incident
Jun 6, 1994
EngineSeat belts
Filed Aug 12, 1996
PLATE INSIDE CATALYTIC CONVERTER BROKE. *DH
NHTSA ID
507270
Incident
Jul 21, 1996
Engine
Filed Jul 9, 1996
WATER PUMP FAILED, CAUSING COOLING LEAGE OUT OF SHAFT VENT. *AK
NHTSA ID
506073
Incident
May 1, 1996
Engine
Filed May 28, 1996
ENGINE STALLS OCCASIONALLY. *DH
NHTSA ID
505190
Incident
May 28, 1996
Body & structureBrakesEngine+2 more
Filed May 20, 1996
STUD ON TAILGATE MISSING.
NHTSA ID
504660
Incident
Apr 15, 1992
BrakesEngineSeat belts+1 more
Filed Mar 28, 1996
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL.
NHTSA ID
502800
Incident
Mar 28, 1996
BrakesElectricalEngine+2 more
Filed Jan 27, 1996
TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE INOPERATIVE. *SD
NHTSA ID
501140
Incident
Jun 20, 1995
Driver assistanceEngineFuel system+3 more
Filed Sep 25, 1995
TRANSMISSION REPLACED DUE TO STALLING. *SD
NHTSA ID
488357
Incident
Sep 14, 1995
Driver assistanceEngineSuspension+1 more
Filed Jun 17, 1995
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AND STOP AT A STOP SIGN THE ARM NUT THAT HOLDS THE LEFT FRONT TIRE AND BRAKE CYLINDER FELL TO THE GROUND. TT
NHTSA ID
967245
Incident
Jun 11, 1995
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
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