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Dodge Dakota repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 143 repairs.
Dodge Dakota engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (5%)
$500 - $999 (12%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (52%)
Chart based on 42 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2008 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $40 |
O2 sensor failure behind the catalytic converter. Check engine diagnosed with scanner at the auto parts store. The sensor costs about $35 and was installed in less than hour by myself. |
| 85000 mi US $500 |
Water pump failure. Leaked coolant over the belts causing them to slip and become frayed. The repair was around $450 with labor. |
2008 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
302-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 278 mi US $300 |
Coolant leak |
2007 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 38000 mi US $70 |
Truck was shifting very hard. Replaced throttle position sensor myself. Took about 10 minutes. All is well after repair. |
2006 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 81500 mi US $35 |
Poor throttle response and transmission shifting issues. Check engine light came on. Replaced TPS. Problem solved |
| 8900 mi US $1100 |
Exhaust leak at manifolds. Both Exhaust Manifolds Replaced |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 51522 mi US $285 |
Replace EGR valve |
| 62400 mi US $16 |
Oil pressure light on, suspect pressure sensor. Sensor replaced and oil pressure light performed as expected. DIY job. |
| 64279 mi US $300 |
Camshaft angle sensor failed - lost invoice, cost is approximate. |
| 94200 mi US $315 |
Check Engine Light started flashing after passing a slow truck. Read codes, code P0305 was set. Changed cyl. #5 spark plug, no improvement. Took to dealer, dealer replaced injector in cyl. #5 and solved problem. |
| 104500 mi US $761 |
CEL came on, vehicle would buck at higher throttle openings. P0344 code. Diagnosis determined the cam position sensor was bad & cam position sensor was replaced Dealer observed leak at front crankshaft oil seal - seal was replaced. |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 62000 mi | Broken bolts on both exhaust manifolds. New bolts and gaskets installed |
| 62200 mi | Front crankshaft seal leaking oil. New seal installed. |
| 83000 mi US $45 |
Passenger side exhaust manifold broke 2 bolts causing an exhaust leak |
| 116000 mi US $25 |
Vapor pump on gas tank changed. |
| 116000 mi US $35 |
Replaced EGR valve. |
| 116000 mi US $75 |
Changed 2 left oxygen sensors. |
| 163000 mi US $200 |
Radiator leaking. Replaced Radiator water pump & thermostat |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 6911 mi | 1st rebuild of rear end. New shaft axles, lubricant, etc. |
| 127800 mi US $600 |
Radiator replacement |
| 155100 mi US $150 |
TuneUp.It had been 60 or 80K since last tumeup. |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 130820 mi C $300 |
Replaced inoperative fan clutch and radiator cap |
| 149751 mi C $6500 |
blown head gasket, required partial rebuild of heads |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 36000 mi US $50 |
Check Engine light was on. Dealer couldn't see anything wrong, but said that some kind of valve will sometimes cause it and they replaced that valve. |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 67000 mi US $500 |
leaking manifold gasket |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 127062 mi US $4410 |
Dreaded known problem with premature head gasket failure on Dodge 3.7L V-6 engines. Small crack apparently developed, leading to gradual coolant loss over time. Regular mechanic diagnosed the minute crack using dye/chemical trace method. Cost to replace head gasket only slightly less than cost of replacement engine, so decided to replace engine. Remanufactured crated engine purchased by owner and installed by mechanic. Rebuild included TSB upgrades to valve seats and guides; thicker/more durable head gaskets, & improved oil pump. |
| 162000 mi US $130 |
Check engine light came on. Bad O2 sensor suspected. O2 sensors were tested and determined to be within correct operating parameters. Mechanic's best guess was recent gas purchase had too much ethanol content and caused the O2 sensor to erroneously detect too lean an air/fuel mixture. Check engine light reset and no further issues after topping of with better quality gasoline. |
| 115000 mi US $30 |
Oil dripping on hot components causing occasional smoke in cabin. It's such a slow leak that mechanic suggested not repairing it, due to expense. Leak is so slow that I don't even have to add oil in between changes. |
| 127500 mi US $75 |
Water pump pulley failed. Replaced water pump & tensioner pulley. |
2004 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 21838 mi | Engine ran rough, Dealer pulled up PO456 code, found insulation on one of the Spark Plugs cracked, replaced all 6. Updated the PCM. |
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 30353 mi | P0456 code. Dealer replaced fuel cap (warranty) |
| 100726 mi US $91 |
Replace air filter, pcv valve & spark plugs. |
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 150000 mi US $150 |
Water pump replaced; seals were leaking. Noisy belt tensioner replaced at the same time. |
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 106000 mi US $300 |
Replaced radiator |
| US $50 | Replaced cracked hoses on emissions systems. |
2002 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 5-speed manual RWD
| 88000 mi US $900 |
Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair |
2001 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 199000 mi US $1500 |
replace bank 1 head gasket, entire engine refresh |
| 151000 mi US $50 |
replace bank 1 sensor 1 O2 sensor. Passenger side pre cat sensor |
2000 Dodge Dakota 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 117000 mi US $100 |
R&R fan clutch failed, while doing this R&R discovered a mimor coolant resevoir leak, removed tank and repaired the leak with JBWeld. no further leaking observed since repair |
1999 Dodge Dakota 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 41000 mi US $75 |
R & R exhaust header right side. |
1998 Dodge Dakota
Engine not specified
| 183000 mi | heater core leak |
1994 Dodge Dakota 4-door
8-cylinder manual 4WD
| US $40 | Leak in radiator replaced Replaced thermostat Leaking power steering hose |
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