2003 Dodge Dakota Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your 2003 Dodge Dakota
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2003 Dodge Dakota
Most Common 2003 Dodge Dakota Problems
2003 Dodge Dakota vehicles have 15 reported problems.The most commonly reported 2003 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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AC Recharge
$309 - $389
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Distributor Assembly Replacement
$402 - $453
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Timing Belt Replacement
$286 - $373
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Parking Brake System Adjust
$61 - $90
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Engine Compression Test
$122 - $179
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Anti-lock Brake System Inspect
$110 - $161
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Suspension Ball Joint Replacement
$601 - $799
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Axle Shaft Replacement
$1,891 - $1,999
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Steering Gearbox Replacement
$739 - $838
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Antitheft System Control Module Replacement
$386 - $415
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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 2003 Dodge Dakota Questions
There are 114 related questions for 2003 Dodge Dakota vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked 2003 Dodge Dakota questions.
The timing chain is defiantly the problem.
My 2003 dodge dakota won’t pass smog. test says a catytic code and needs drive cycle. i’ve driven over 500 miles but...
2003 Dodge Dakota Recalls
2003 Dodge Dakota vehicles have 4 known recalls. The most common recall is: Chrysler Recalls 2000-2003 Dodge Models Due to Excessive Upper Ball Joint Wear.
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