Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 09/14/1994 | 12 | ||
| Various problems with 1995 dodge dakota. *mr while, making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down completely. the fuel pump was found to be bad. at 25596 the fuel sending unit failed to read accurately, at 59209, the gas connector failed. the consumer requested to be compensated for the break down(s). the vehicle also had a problem with spark plug knocking and engine oil consumption. the intake manifold had a leak, there were unresolved suspension problems, there was a clunking noise when going over bumps, the replacement steering column had play in it, there was a bad ball joint, and the air bag was inoperative. *sc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - CARBURETOR SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 12/15/1994 | ||
| Intake manifold gasket/speed sensor/left and right axle seals failed. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY | |||
| 12/28/1998 | |||
| Fuel tank which is connected by a rubber tube to the gas tank got loose, causing a fuel leak, which could cause a fire. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 8 | ||
| Air bag malfunction on 1995 dodge dakota. *mr the air bag was inoperative, since no one was taking responsibility, the consumer believed the problem may have originated from the factory. the fuel pump was replaced for a third time, the steering column displayed a noise when turning, the left front door lock did not unlock with the key or the remote intermittently, and there was clunking in the front end. also, refer to odi# 10092738 (same consumer). *sc *jb | |||
| 3 | |||
| When driving gas gauge became inopeative, and consumer was unable to determine the actual gas reading. consumer contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced the fuel sending unit on three occasions. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 03/05/1999 | 4 | ||
| Fuel pump had to be replaced four times due to leakage. vehicle lost power. vehicle has since been fixed and there have been no reoccurring problems. | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 6 | ||
| Fuel pumps continue to failed intermittently. | |||
| 06/03/1996 | 1 | 05/12/1995 | |
| Fuel pump replaced. | |||
| 11/23/1994 | 3 | ||
| Fuel pump failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| While in the repair shop, the mechanic found a problem with the gas line. it was leaking gasoline. when the vehicle was put on the rack the gasoline spurted out of the gas line. a new gas line was installed. *jg | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 08/01/1997 | 2 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Fuel gauge is inoperable. fuel gauge doesn't read on the dashboard, and there is no way to read or inform the consumer that fuel is half of gas tank or gas tank is full. chrysler claims they are not aware of such problems with their vehicles. *ak *ml | |||
| 12/01/1997 | |||
| The fuel gauge constantly reads incorrectly and fluctuates everyday. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Fuel tank does not have shield to protect it from getting hit under the bottom. tt consumer had to replace tank due to hole, tank was not included in warranty, gas gauge inoperative. cd player is inoperative. dashboard under steering wheel is sagging down. *slc | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/08/2000 | 1 | ||
| Defective gas gauge does not read properly, but spins around which wont give the correct reading of gas gauge. *ak | |||
| 3 | |||
| When driving gas gauge became inopeative, and consumer was unable to determine the actual gas reading. consumer contacted the dealer. dealer has replaced the fuel sending unit on three occasions. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/04/1999 | 1 | 11/22/1994 | |
| Gas guage misreads the amount of fuel in the vehicle . dealer has replaced the sending unit prior to this incident. *ak the faulty sending unit, which is considered to have caused the fuel guage problem failed several times after replacing it.. *yh | |||
| 07/05/1999 | |||
| The two lifters fail. the instrument panel has a short circuit causing the gas indicator to malfunction. the engine is experiencing noise. took vehicle to dealer & was informed the timing chain was causing the engine problem. *yc | |||
| 07/20/1997 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| Gas gauge inop | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||
| 04/04/1999 | 1 | 11/22/1994 | |
| Gas guage misreads the amount of fuel in the vehicle . dealer has replaced the sending unit prior to this incident. *ak the faulty sending unit, which is considered to have caused the fuel guage problem failed several times after replacing it.. *yh | |||