1997 Dodge Dakota engine problems
53 complaints about engine have been filed for the 1997 Dodge Dakota, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 5
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 5 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 21% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 5 fires.
What owners wrote
While traveling noticed a burning smell coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled vehicle over and saw insulation of engine was burning..
There was a ball joint problem. They made a clanking sound along with a squeal. The problem was discovered when the vehicle was taken to dealer for a catalytic converter problem.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 209 complaints
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints