2005 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Climate Control

2005 dodge dakota condensation drain tube locale

Written by: texaslowco on Sep 16, 2009 00:56 PM

Yep, water on passenger floor big time. Wants to ream me some tube for realz, yo. Cant find the %^$#@! condensation drain tube anywhere in engine compartment. Anybody able to give directions to the hidden treasure? Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Re: 2002 dakota torque conveter [zyta88]

Written by: maxxtwo on Sep 11, 2009 11:36 AM

iT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS OUT THERE WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. MYSELF INCLUDED. I CAN TELL YOU THAT DODGE ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE TSB 18-001-05 ON 1/5/2005. AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE, THE TORQUE CONVERTOR WAS REPLACED AND RECOMMENDED FIX IN THE TSB WAS PERFORMED. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME, THIS DID NOT SOLVE ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Braking Issues

Re: sponge brakes 2000 Dakota 4x2 [huckel]

Written by: tfigueroa on May 04, 2009 07:24 PM

Yes, I have a 2005 dodge dakota after a year or so I notice on an sudden stop my rear wheels lock-up like the old brakes on the old cars, check the fluid, was ok, check the pads front and back ,ok . so i've been driving like that cause i cant afford to take it to a mechanic. most likely its something simple; i could'nt pay the high pymnt. thanks Read More...

Dodge Dakota problem

Att: Dusty

Written by: kfritz on Dec 22, 2008 03:55 PM

Dear Dusty: Thanks for the advise. Have files a complaint with Dodge/Chrysler and BBB. The owner appears to be avoiding me. He is must always unavailable or out of town. He is aware of the past problems and the most recent and he called me from"out of town" today left a message" Your truck is done and can be picked up", he never said anything about his manager or the ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota problem

Written by: kfritz on Dec 13, 2008 05:11 PM

I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota, 4.7 V8 4x4. The other day I purchased 3/4 of a tank of 91 octane gasoline in order to completely fill my tank. After filling the tank I drove home and the truck sat there overnight. Before and after the fill up the truck ran excellent, however, the next moring driving away from my home the engine began spit , sputter and misfire and bog down ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Warning Lights and Trouble Codes

Check Engine light

Written by: treedav on Oct 09, 2008 00:23 PM

I have a 2005 Dodge Dakota with a 3.7 6cylinder engine with 38,000 miles on it. About 14 months ago I got the same code p0302 saying miss fire on cylinder #2 the dealer inspected and found nothing and cleared the code. This Sunday the check egine light came on again and I had the codes scanned again I got P0302 code,so with 38,000 mile I decided to change the spark plugs ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Dodge Dakota delayed transmission engagement

Written by: gpirie on May 04, 2008 11:09 AM

I have a 2005 Dakota Quad Cab with a V-8 engine. Periodically when starting out in the morning the engine races and the transmission feels like it isn't engaging correctly. After about a quarter of a mile, the door locks click in and the transmission engages correctly. I think the door locks are coincidence, but my wife isn't so sure. It has been this way since new ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Electrical Problems

2005 dodge dakota 3.9 v6 club cab auto trans

Written by: randy90 on Mar 01, 2008 06:31 PM

my problem is when powered up to 2500rpms it drops back to 2000 rpms back and forth and sometimes dies as a result. thought it was tranny but now not so sure. was told maybe computer. check engine light is now on. looked under hood and found breather box lid not properly secured but that seems like a stretch.truck has 92000 miles on it , and has been very reliable til ... Read More...

Electric problems from hell!

Written by: chantelle on Dec 17, 2007 09:32 PM

I'm desperate and don't know where to turn. In early 2006 we purcahsed a 2005 lease return dodge dakota 4X4 V8. I love my truck but days after driving it off the lot it's had a gremlin in the dashboard. All of a sudden all warning lights will come on along with the chime then everything goes dead. All lights go off, no gas guage, no speedometer, odometer, RPM's, radio, ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions

Re: 2005 Dodge Dakota Break Problems [eharri3]

Written by: bpeebles on Aug 30, 2006 07:20 PM

I second thaqt opionion..... the factory brake rotors are junk. Why waste your time having the dealership install the same junk? I went thru factory rotors and some expensive "powerslot" rotors too. This is what the powerslot looked like after 3 winters. Now, I have the Raybestos / Bendix rotors installed on my dakota. They have lasted TWICE as long as the factory ... Read More...