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2004 Dodge Dakota repairs by problem area
Engine (43%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (10%)
Brakes and Traction Control (10%)
Suspension and Steering (19%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (19%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
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Chart based on 21 repairs.
2004 Dodge Dakota engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
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
| 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. |
| 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. |
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. |
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