2003 Dodge Dakota engine problems
34 complaints about engine have been filed for the 2003 Dodge Dakota, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 34 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 14 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 24 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 75% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the engine complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Consumer states that while driving and with no warning vehicle will stall, and it will be hard for consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified.
While driving the vehicle hesitated then lost total power. There was poor idling, hesitation and sudden stops at intersection's, loss of power and the cruise control would shut off. *scc
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 121 complaints
- Brakes 54 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints