1997 Dodge Dakota Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 1997 Dodge Dakota
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1997 Dodge Dakota
Most Common 1997 Dodge Dakota Problems
1997 Dodge Dakota vehicles have 19 reported problems.The most commonly reported 1997 Dodge Dakota problem is: Cam Sensor Failure Causing no Start or Stalling
On 3.7l v6 and 4.7l v8 engines the camshaft position sensor may fail causing the engine to crank but not start or it...
3.7l v6 and 4.7l v8 exhaust manifold bolts commonly break, exhaust manifold gaskets should be replaced and replace...
Dodge Dakota Repairs and Prices
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Fuel Filter Replacement
$313 - $399
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Throttle Position Sensor Replacement
$216 - $245
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Timing Belt Tensioner Replacement
$259 - $354
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Air Conditioning System Leak Inspection
$122 - $179
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Fuel Level Sending Unit Replacement
$1,066 - $1,385
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Clutch Assembly Adjust
$61 - $90
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Emission Control System Inspect
$61 - $90
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Tire & Wheel Assembly Rotate & Balance
$110 - $161
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Emission System Diagnosis & Testing
$61 - $90
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HVAC Air Door Actuator Replacement
$555 - $748
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Above Average
The Dodge Dakota Reliability Rating is 3.5 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 7 for midsize trucks. The average annual repair cost is $622 which means it has average ownership costs. The severity of repairs is average and the frequency of those issues is low, so major repairs are uncommon for the Dakota.
Most Common 1997 Dodge Dakota Questions
There are 76 related questions for 1997 Dodge Dakota vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 1997 Dodge Dakota questions.
Had to take transmission out in order to replace main seal. after putting everything back together engine idles too...
My 1997 dodge dakota sport with a 318 magnum engine and a 518 transmission. the engine runs great and no lights or...
1997 Dodge Dakota Recalls
1997 Dodge Dakota vehicles have 5 known recalls. The most common recall is: Chrysler Recalls 1997-2000 Dodge Dakota Models for Loss of Braking Efficiency.
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