2.5

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
60,167 miles

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1997 Dodge Dakota fuel system problems

fuel system problem

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1997 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #6

Nov 202014

Dakota

  • 121,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that there was a fuel odor emitting outside the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a private mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel line needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 00V199000 (fuel system, gasoline). The failure mileage was 121,000. The VIN was not available.

- Central Pointe, OR, USA

problem #5

Aug 042014

Dakota

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA recall number 00V199000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated they had no knowledge of recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

- Fountain Valley, CA, USA

problem #4

Oct 052010

Dakota 8-cyl

  • 120,000 miles
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact shut the vehicle off and discovered fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 02/03/11 updated 03/17/11

- Pine, CO, USA

problem #3

May 152002

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Second recall that has been serviced. After every service problem gets worse. Consumer states this is second time problem occurs.

- Alpharetta, GA, USA

problem #2

Nov 301998

Dakota

  • miles
While driving the vehicle the vapor lock malfunctions and the vehicle cuts off when approaching a stop sign or stop light, the manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.

- Camp Lejeune, NC, USA

problem #1

Sep 151998

Dakota

  • miles
Fuel quantity/ sending unit failed.

- Farmington, MN, USA

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