# \#dakota **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/dakota/2231.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Inconsistent Braking](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-braking/197694)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2024, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/inconsistent-braking/197694 "2024-10-25T18:22:05Z")
Back here again . . . The day Helene came thru and destroyed Western NC, I actually got my brake fluid replaced. Didn’t know how long it been since it was changed out so I had it changed. Felt the difference right away … --- ## [Overfilling Oil - Worst Case Scenario](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilling-oil-worst-case-scenario/53642)
**Author:** [@Joekota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joekota)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/overfilling-oil-worst-case-scenario/53642 "2024-10-07T02:54:19Z")
I read several postings on the possible effects of overfilling oil, but wanted to get the informed opinion on my situation. I have a 2000, Dodge Dakota, 3.9L V6 that I bought new, kept in good working order, and exp… --- ## [Underpowered or Nah?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underpowered-or-nah/194167)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/underpowered-or-nah/194167 "2024-01-18T13:46:03Z")
So before I took my Grandad’s truck, I drove 4 Banger trucks, Mazda and Ford (one of those Mazda’s was a Ford in disguise). I remember those heaps losing velocity up hills on the highway. My 92 Mazda produced a metal twi… --- ## [Copper versus Platinum, Iridium, all the other iums . .](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-versus-platinum-iridium-all-the-other-iums/194151)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 2:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/copper-versus-platinum-iridium-all-the-other-iums/194151 "2024-01-15T14:04:14Z")
This spring I plan on changing out the spark plugs for my 04 Dakota 3.7L. My grandfather was the previous owner and I can’t ask him what he put in there, he passed away, and I couldn’t find any records he kept to show wh… --- ## [Slight oozing of brake fluid from the back of the rear Drums](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-oozing-of-brake-fluid-from-the-back-of-the-rear-drums/193693)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/slight-oozing-of-brake-fluid-from-the-back-of-the-rear-drums/193693 "2023-11-09T19:40:13Z")
Took my 04 Dakota in to have the new drums put on the back. Failed inspection at an earlier date for fluid leaking out of the right side drum. Mechanic put new drums on each side and noticed a tiny amount of fluid still … --- ## [2000 Dodge Dakota 3.9 Misfire](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-dakota-3-9-misfire/192730)
**Author:** [@Dan\_sDakota](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_sDakota)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2023, 10:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-dodge-dakota-3-9-misfire/192730 "2023-09-08T22:31:55Z")
Hi, I have a 2000 Dakota that has an intermittent misfire when going up hill and letting the engine lug rather than stomp the gas and make it down shift. I have replaced the cap and rotor, spark plugs, coil, and spark p… --- ## [Cold Air Intake on a 2004 Dodge Dakota 3.7](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake-on-a-2004-dodge-dakota-3-7/192602)
**Author:** [@anthony.ferrel222\_186486](https://community.cartalk.com/u/anthony.ferrel222_186486)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/cold-air-intake-on-a-2004-dodge-dakota-3-7/192602 "2023-09-01T12:13:08Z")
My Dakota is in very good condition for its age. During the last 4 years I have owned it, I have replaced one wheel-bearing, front brake pads and the coolant flushed outside of preventive maintenance. Last couple of mont… --- ## [Troubleshooting wheelbearing replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-wheelbearing-replacement/192156)
**Author:** [@Waynosgirl2011\_186338](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Waynosgirl2011_186338)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/troubleshooting-wheelbearing-replacement/192156 "2023-08-10T23:10:27Z")
i recently had a wheel bearing go bad on the front of my 2000 dakota sport. i replaced the wheel bearing assembly on both sides. it was good for 2 days then the noise came back when turning in either direction.thinking … --- ## [2003 Dakota Shifter won't go into park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dakota-shifter-wont-go-into-park/188507)
**Author:** [@djh17\_177190](https://community.cartalk.com/u/djh17_177190)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dakota-shifter-wont-go-into-park/188507 "2023-01-17T18:58:17Z")
Just bought a nice fairly rust free quad cab Dakota for a decent price. Everything mostly checks out besides sloppy shifter. When the shifter is all the way up it is only in reverse. Then I have to slowly move it to catc… --- ## [2003 Dodge Dakota - keep heavy load in the truck bed?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-dakota-keep-heavy-load-in-the-truck-bed/184249)
**Author:** [@rikdog2001](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rikdog2001)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2022, 1:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-dodge-dakota-keep-heavy-load-in-the-truck-bed/184249 "2022-05-22T13:11:04Z")
should i put something heavy in my pickup truck bed when i’m not carrying a load --- ## [Dodge Dakota Intermittent no Start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-intermittent-no-start/183653)
**Author:** [@marktwark](https://community.cartalk.com/u/marktwark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2022, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dodge-dakota-intermittent-no-start/183653 "2022-04-19T14:43:35Z")
My 1996 Dodge Dakota 3.9 V6 will start first thing every morning without issue. If I go out and start it every hour, or after an extended period of time, it will start. However, after being shut off for a few hours it wi… --- ## [Voltmeter fluctuates between 8 and 18](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-fluctuates-between-8-and-18/181170)
**Author:** [@davidhtheparrish\_178521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/davidhtheparrish_178521)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 10:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/voltmeter-fluctuates-between-8-and-18/181170 "2021-12-09T10:42:50Z")
2000 model Dodge Dakota. Volt meter fluctuates between lowest and highest reading. When I am stopped or idling reading is between 8 and 13, when driving 14 and sometimes up to 18. Readings are lower when lights, ac, etc.… --- ## [1999 Dodge Dakota has no brake pressure when running](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-dakota-has-no-brake-pressure-when-running/179878)
**Author:** [@creekchub](https://community.cartalk.com/u/creekchub)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1999-dodge-dakota-has-no-brake-pressure-when-running/179878 "2021-10-09T16:35:52Z")
There is no brake pressure when engine running. When off the brakes pump up. There is fluid in the master cylinder. Does not appear to leak. --- ## [Trying to find a Machanic in Albuquerque for my Dakota](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-a-machanic-in-albuquerque-for-my-dakota/179322)
**Author:** [@bklynspringer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bklynspringer)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2021, 12:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trying-to-find-a-machanic-in-albuquerque-for-my-dakota/179322 "2021-09-19T00:08:07Z")
I have a 2000 dodge dakoda that needs a new motor. Any chance anybody here lives in or near Albuquerque NM and can recommend a trustworthy Machanic that knows dodges? I have a Machanic I trust but he told me they won’t … --- ## [1998 Dodge Dakota jumps when the steering wheel turns all the way to the right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-dakota-jumps-when-the-steering-wheel-turns-all-the-way-to-the-right/174400)
**Author:** [@WayneWalker](https://community.cartalk.com/u/WayneWalker)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2021, 2:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-dodge-dakota-jumps-when-the-steering-wheel-turns-all-the-way-to-the-right/174400 "2021-01-28T02:05:08Z")
When you turn the steering wheel all the way to right it jumps --- ## [Intermittent engine misfires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-misfires/107117)
**Author:** [@jeffblasdel](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jeffblasdel)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2020, 3:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/intermittent-engine-misfires/107117 "2020-09-29T03:42:02Z")
My 2007 Dodge Dakota with 4.7 L V8 misfires when hot weather and running A/C. Have taken to 2 different repair shops and they say the only information on their analyzers is engine misfires. Does not tell them which c… --- ## [Trouble starting 1996 Dodge Dakota after it runs a while](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1996-dodge-dakota-after-it-runs-a-while/169904)
**Author:** [@ck57](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ck57)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/trouble-starting-1996-dodge-dakota-after-it-runs-a-while/169904 "2020-09-14T15:51:38Z")
problems starting my after it has ran for awhile shut it off , then won’t start the starter turns but no run --- ## [Red hot rotor](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-rotor/168632)
**Author:** [@Scott-Sinefield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-Sinefield)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2020, 7:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/red-hot-rotor/168632 "2020-08-13T19:01:10Z")
I’ll skip the backstory. Had a caliper not fully release; fortunately on a short drive home from the store. Left rotor was glowing red hot when I got home. \[Sadly I didn’t think to get a picture.\] Anyway I bought a new c… --- ## [Air Conditioning VACUUM](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-vacuum/167384)
**Author:** [@afaltynowicz\_169136](https://community.cartalk.com/u/afaltynowicz_169136)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2020, 11:19am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-conditioning-vacuum/167384 "2020-07-17T11:19:57Z")
Hi All, Got a question. I have been doing some work on my ac. I vacumed it to 29 hg and it held (almost) at that point for 15 minutes. It dropped about 1.5 hg then held for another 10 min. Does this mean I have a le… --- ## [Failed smog - High HC, High NO](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-high-hc-high-no/166291)
**Author:** [@Jack-Dak87](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jack-Dak87)\ **Replies:** 99\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2020, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/failed-smog-high-hc-high-no/166291 "2020-07-10T16:13:19Z")
Took my 87 Dakota in and it failed 4 times. High HC and high NO. And while the failure points to a bad EGR system, I am absolutely certain the EGR system is functioning as it should. The whole ignition system is complete… --- ## [Fuel Pump on Dodge Dakota?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-on-dodge-dakota/164073)
**Author:** [@raystownprimitives\_143914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/raystownprimitives_143914)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/fuel-pump-on-dodge-dakota/164073 "2020-07-09T00:00:10Z")
Hello, I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota. When I turned in to my parking space without pressing on the gas and slightly turning without foot on gas the truck shut off. Then today it would not start. I push on the gas pedal wh… --- ## [Mopar 360 (5.9 L) head gasket](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mopar-360-5-9-l-head-gasket/166763)
**Author:** [@Scott-Sinefield](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scott-Sinefield)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2020, 4:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mopar-360-5-9-l-head-gasket/166763 "2020-07-04T16:27:35Z")
Okay, I have a 2001 Dakota with the 5.9. It has a very very small coolant leak at the head gasket. I can just barely see a faint mist coming from between the firewall and cyl #7. I tried some rad stop leak and I think it… --- ## [Front braking sticks in hot weather](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-braking-sticks-in-hot-weather/166567)
**Author:** [@Jeremiah-16](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jeremiah-16)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/front-braking-sticks-in-hot-weather/166567 "2020-06-30T13:17:25Z")
I have a '99 Dodge Dakota Manual Transmission with sticky brake issue. Only in Summer, when I start the car and begin moving I can hear what sounds like a click and the brakes release. Then as I drive and am braking more… --- ## [Acceleration problem dodge](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-dodge/165993)
**Author:** [@oTiqer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oTiqer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 12:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/acceleration-problem-dodge/165993 "2020-06-19T12:15:59Z")
Hi so I’m having a problem whenever I accelerate with the pedal to the floor I get high rpms but the car gains speed slowly. I don’t have any check engine light --- ## [Oil pressure low after warm up](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-low-after-warm-up/165933)
**Author:** [@kevinb30\_168294](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kevinb30_168294)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2020, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/oil-pressure-low-after-warm-up/165933 "2020-06-18T18:15:08Z")
I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota 3.9 v6. Have good oil pressure until it warms up then it drops down really low not low enough for the idiot light to come on but very close. I had another Dakota same year same motor that did t… --- ## [1997 Dodge Dakota freeze frame/headlight issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-freeze-frame-headlight-issues/165799)
**Author:** [@Tina-53](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tina-53)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2020, 5:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-dodge-dakota-freeze-frame-headlight-issues/165799 "2020-06-15T05:55:14Z")
I am a Single mom trying to fix my son’s truck without paying a mechanic and here are the freed frame results:DTCFRZF P0133, FUELSYS1 CL, FUELSYS1 N/A, LOAD PCT 4.7, EIL 198, SHRRFT1 -1.6, LONGFT1 1.55, MAP 4.8, RPM 640,… --- ## [Misfires on one side of engine](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-on-one-side-of-engine/97726)
**Author:** [@greenfyredragon](https://community.cartalk.com/u/greenfyredragon)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2020, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/misfires-on-one-side-of-engine/97726 "2020-04-30T20:22:38Z")
I've had a misfire condition on my '01 Dakota for months. It idles a little low, but it's done that for a decade. The codes I'm getting are 300, 301, 303 and 305. Multiple misfires, cylinder 1 misfire, cylinder 3 misfire… --- ## [1995 Dodge Dakota intermittently runs rough, resolves](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-dakota-intermittently-runs-rough-resolves/163299)
**Author:** [@wallacebiggs](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wallacebiggs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2020, 8:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1995-dodge-dakota-intermittently-runs-rough-resolves/163299 "2020-04-25T08:04:55Z")
V6, 108k Great CA smog numbers 2 months ago. Runs fine until CEL comes on, then idles and runs rough enough can pull any plug wire off and no difference. Randomly comes out of it and runs fine again. Indy garage says the… --- ## [1992 Dodge Dakota - slave cylinder clips broke off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-dakota-slave-cylinder-clips-broke-off/162711)
**Author:** [@kirbywyatt4](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kirbywyatt4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2020, 1:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1992-dodge-dakota-slave-cylinder-clips-broke-off/162711 "2020-04-12T01:09:00Z")
Hi I got I clutch master cylinder kit and The two clips holding the slave cylinder in broke off what do I do. Can I still use it I would have to push the push rod back in and rebleed it but I don’t know if it would just … --- ## [05 Dakota a couple of issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-dakota-a-couple-of-issues/162351)
**Author:** [@Dan\_Bailey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dan_Bailey)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2020, 12:22am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/05-dakota-a-couple-of-issues/162351 "2020-04-04T00:22:19Z")
I own a 2005 Dodge Dakota with a 4.7 4x4 extended cab truck. I am not a mechanic by any means and some of the lingo I do not understand. My truck has been acting up for a few months now. One day while I was driving the t… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/dakota/2231.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=dakota)