| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005049489 | Incident Date: Dec, 09 2005 |
| Consumer's City: EARLETON | Consumer's State: FL |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| Model Name: DAKOTA | Model Year: 1999 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Engine and engine cooling:engine |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7GG22Y4XS | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Dec, 12 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Oct, 14 2000 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: At 79,729 miles and all the regularly scheduled oil changes at the dealership (last one at 70,000) throughout the life of the vehicle, the "check gauges" light suddenly came on. i immediately stopped and checked fluid levels (oil, transmission, and radiator) which were fine. oil pressure would drop to 0 and jump back to 40 when engine was restarted. thinking (incorrectly) that it might only be an oil pressure sensor failure, i tried to drive home to get it serviced the next day, but it began knocking and smoking after a few miles and had to be towed. it is being evaluated now, but it will probably involve a complete engine replacement to repair. i noticed several similar complaints and think that dodge should own up to this defect. *nm |
