1994 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Engine and Underhood Questions

Melted EGR Valve and power loss

Written by: nanell on May 29, 2008 08:25 PM

To start out I have a 1994 dodge dakota V8 5.2 liter automatic. ABout a month ago I started to loose power and it would die on me. So I replace the EGR Valve as suggested by people on forum. But today while driving, the truck sounded as if it was not in gear and then would not accelerate well no matter how much I pushed down on the gas. Then it sounded as if there was air coming ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Transimission problem

Written by: megie99 on May 05, 2008 07:05 AM

Hi I have a 1994 dodge dakota v8 5.4L and when I place truck into drive it will Over rev and not shift into second, then after not shifting the trans just completely disengages and will not work until the truck is turned off and back on again. please Help. Sincerely Kyle Read More...

Dodge Dakota Electrical Issues

Dodge Dakota headlights not working

Written by: kc8wjg on Mar 13, 2008 02:10 PM

I have a 1994 Dodge Dakota with 160000 miles. One evening, the headlights failed as I was driving home, and I had to use the high beams, though I had to pull back on the dimmer switch manually (for over 10 miles.) As soon as I let go of the switch, the highbeams went off, and they would not stay on by themselves The parking lights and all others are fine. My mechanic said ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Interior Issues

1994 Dodge Dakota Leaking Water

Written by: alison915 on Mar 09, 2008 00:09 PM

Anyone encounter this issue? Both passenger and driver side floor get wet. Don't know where its coming from. Trying to sell and need to fix. Any help is appreciated. Read More...

Dodge Dakota Starting Problems

Dakota starting problem

Written by: llee2 on Jan 27, 2008 01:12 PM

1994 Dodge Dakota - recently replaced engine and new engine (from 2000 Dodge Dakota) will not start. Fuel pump is working (can hear it start and have fuel pressure at engine). Engine will start for a short period when starting fluid is sprayed into throttle body. Any suggestions??????? Read More...

1994 Dodge Dakota No Hot lead to coil & no spark

Written by: winger12 on Jan 04, 2008 08:29 AM

It started intermitant dying out and now ,nothing. I have checked for spark and there is none . Two Dodge dealers shops have given up on it but there must be an answer? Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

trans overdrive solenoid

Written by: mgk8ball on Nov 24, 2007 05:33 PM

I have a 1994 Dodge Dakota V8. I was wondering where the transmission overdrive solenoid is physically located on the truck. Thanks Read More...

Dodge Dakota Electrical Issues

Dodge Dakota: Electrical Issue

Written by: pcshark on Jun 10, 2007 02:40 PM

I have a 1994 Dodge Dakota SLT auto, 3.9L V6. It will not start. The fuel isn't getting any fire in the combustion chambers. First of all, I want to explain what started this problem, because I am at fault in causing this. When this happened was exactly one year ago. I had a blown fuse in the Under-hood Power distribution center fuse box. It was the "40amp" Ignition ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota: Problems & Solutions

got fuel got spark but no start!

Written by: jon1975 on Apr 09, 2006 08:24 PM

by the way the 1994 dodge dakota 2.5l 2wd is (TBI) Read More...

Truck shut down and now Won't Start! (got fuel, got spark but no start)

Written by: jon1975 on Apr 09, 2006 07:08 PM

I have a 1994 dodge dakota 2.5L 2WD. My truck shut down on me the other day for no reason while driving, it made no noises or sputters,just shut down the motor,electrical system stayed workin. i've replaced plugs wires, plugs, rotor and cap. I have spark and fuel reaching the cylinder and timing is also set correctly, but vehicle will not start. cranks over smoothly ... Read More...