We found the following complaints for DODGE DAKOTA (1992)
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Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
While driving at any speed vehicle shut off intermittently.
On my 1992 dodge dakota (v8 5.2l with at, 4x4) the engine quits intermittently, sometimes while parked idling and other times while driving. It does it without warning, as if the key is turned off. Sometimes it starts right up again and other times it will have to crank for a while before it starts. I've had it to 2 different mechanics and they can't determine the cause. All sensors have been replaced as well as a new fuel pump and the problem is still there. Truck has just over 50,000 miles on it.i've had it for about 5 years and the problem started about a year ago.it's very dangerous especially when it happens in traffic or on the interstate.
2 issues-the power train-i don't think it was ever fixed as my gearshift lever indicator is not in the gear it indicates-can this still be fixed under the recall-2nd problem-i can be driving down the road and the truck just shuts itself off without warning-sometimes it will restart after sitting a few minutes but yesterday i had to have it towed with my 74 yr. Old mother-i have been on the freeway and had the shutdown occur-i believe this is a safety concern-i am not the first owner but the guy i got it from told me about this issue after i had bought it -ithought the fuel filter may be plugged and had a complete tune-up-still the problem continues-is there any other complaints on this vehicle-thanks barb
Well my truck when i am drivingdown the rd at nightthe lightswill turn off out of no whereand i almostgot in a coupleof wrecks becauseof it flickering and i have changedand fixed everythingand it still dose it so it like a wireissueor somethingbut i don't feelsafe at all drivingat nightbecause of itthen my enginewill like stop or somethingwhen i am drivingand jerk my truckon the side of the roadand backfirehella bad like gunsare goingoff and it's blew my mufflerup 10 times andblewmycatillac converter up 5 times and blewmy headersoff and broke the bolts insidemy heads and i onlyhave 169 k mileson it this shouldnot be happeningbecausethis is dangerousanda safetyissuefor me and others on the rdand it can causeawrecklike i came reallyclose i was goingdone the free way and it like stopped then jerkedme into the barrierbut thank godi avoidedit then drivingat nightand the lightsflickeringoff and on and jerkinglike it dose i had 2 wheels in a 5ft ditch becauseof that going55 mph i wouldhave diedif i went fullyin it then for the backfireand blowing my whole exhaustup i have seen 5 peoplewreckbecauseof my exhustsystemthey where finebut there car wasn'tbecause of myexhustandi onlyget like 4 mpg i live like 10 milesfrom work and i have to fill it everydaybecauseit sucks hella gas justonly20 miles roundtrip from full it's basicallyon emptylike the next day i go to the gas stationmy gas lightcomeson
Blew out or burned didtributer cap and rotor causing loss of power on major highway
Horn replaced. *sd
During vehicle operation the vehicle stalls periodically, causing a loss of power.
Vehicle stopped w/o warning, distributor shaft was sheared off.tt
While driving about 60 mph . Engine will shut down without a prior warning. Sometimes consumer could be followed by other vehicles with caution while driving off the road.
Distributor shaft broke, also oil pump shaft bushing wore out.
Vehicle stalls intermittently when applying brakes and turning corners.dealer checkedvehicle out, but couldn't find cause.
Defectiveignition coil causesvehicle to stall unexpectedly and without warning, which may result in a crash.please provide further information.
After turning offignition vehicle and electrical equipment (radio, etc) continued to run with key out of the ignition, only way to stop engine and electrical system equipmentwas to step on the brake pedal.* ak
Mechanic found burnt terminals and wiring, this caused the back up lamps to not function.*et
Starter failed and needed to be rebuilt.
While traveling the vehicle stalled with out indications. Consumer would have to restart vehicle to continue traveling. Please please provide further details.
Consumer truck was parked in a parking lot, engine was off and its electrical wiring caught on fire.
Vehicle was parked, caught on fire (electrical), also replaced radiator due to a leak.
Wiring harness caught on fire under the hood while driving. Dealer will be notified. Replaced harness still had problem.
Wiring harness caught on fire under the hood while driving. Replaced harness still had problem.
The circuit panel on dashboard has an electrical short. Noticed battery was very low. Vehicle would stop for no reason. Took to dealer at least 4 different times for electrical problems. Mechanic finally discovered ashort in the wires & had it repaired.
Vehicle went in reverse after parking, crashing into a house causing damage to house and to the bumper and fender of vehicle, while fixing radio, consumer came across the wiring in the dash and found a fastener had fallen out which wouldn't allow vehicle to really go in to park also affecting the radio.
Wiring under the under steering column overheats and catches fire.tt
Well my truck when i am drivingdown the rd at nightthe lightswill turn off out of no whereand i almostgot in a coupleof wrecks becauseof it flickering and i have changedand fixed everythingand it still dose it so it like a wireissueor somethingbut i don't feelsafe at all drivingat nightbecause of itthen my enginewill like stop or somethingwhen i am drivingand jerk my truckon the side of the roadand backfirehella bad like gunsare goingoff and it's blew my mufflerup 10 times andblewmycatillac converter up 5 times and blewmy headersoff and broke the bolts insidemy heads and i onlyhave 169 k mileson it this shouldnot be happeningbecausethis is dangerousanda safetyissuefor me and others on the rdand it can causeawrecklike i came reallyclose i was goingdone the free way and it like stopped then jerkedme into the barrierbut thank godi avoidedit then drivingat nightand the lightsflickeringoff and on and jerkinglike it dose i had 2 wheels in a 5ft ditch becauseof that going55 mph i wouldhave diedif i went fullyin it then for the backfireand blowing my whole exhaustup i have seen 5 peoplewreckbecauseof my exhustsystemthey where finebut there car wasn'tbecause of myexhustandi onlyget like 4 mpg i live like 10 milesfrom work and i have to fill it everydaybecauseit sucks hella gas justonly20 miles roundtrip from full it's basicallyon emptylike the next day i go to the gas stationmy gas lightcomeson
Vehicle was parked with engine off, when restarted overheating of radiator occurred,temperature gauge went up, opened the hood and radiator capexploded.
Water pump failed, causing cooling leage out of shaft vent.
Vehicle was parked, caught on fire (electrical), also replaced radiator due to a leak.
Vehicle was parked with engine off, when restarted overheating of radiator occurred,temperature gauge went up, opened the hood and radiator capexploded.
The door assembly on the driver-side failed when the lower hinge collapsed into the door. This caused the door to be misaligned, preventing the latch from engaging latch bolt.the fuel gauge reads 1/4 shortly after fueling and will stay their until the tank is almost empty. The radiator core fins disinegrated and/or fell out of the radiator, causing the engine to overheat.
Radiator developed a leak around the top, where the top and body come together.
Temperature sensor replaced. *sd
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
The vehicle was experiencing symptoms of the technical service bulletin # 09-07-97(timing chain), consumer was not aware of the bulletin and the vehicle broke down and was repaired due to timing belt failure, consumer is requesting reimbursement for repair and feels the repair was misdiagnosed. *mjs
Timing gear failed. *dh
Distributor shaft broke, also oil pump shaft bushing wore out.
The engines have high failure rate of bushing for oil pump drive shaft.this causes excessive wear of distributor, which will break off the end of the rotor, causing instant engine failure, loss of power steering assist.the is no warning, so is very dangerous to pull over in heavy traffic (i was very nearly rearended).this failure is listed as a known problem on internet sites such as car point and the repair parts on on national backorder.if a inexperienced driver has this occur, and does not correctly respond serious accidents will occur.dodge does not have a repair policy on this.i am an engineer, can give more much more detail.
The contact owns a 1992 dodge dakota.he heard a chatter noise and the lifter needed to be tightened.the mechanic stated that the lifter failed in the cam shaft which affected the engine. The dealer stated that therewas no recall for this year, make, and model vehicle.the failure and current mileage was 164,000.
On days over 90 degree temperature the engine will rev very loud at first start, while vehicle will barely move. The dealer replaced the fan clutch twice and rebuilt the transmission, however the remedies did not help.this problem has also occurred while at traffic lights, when driven at low speeds then kick into normal speed, make noise, and then stop.*scc
Intermittent stalling. *sd
Engine stalls occasionally. *dh
Engine roars abnormally loudly.
Engine runs rough. *sd
While drivingvehicle completely shuts down without warning, cause unknown.please give any further details.
The consumerappliedbrakes while traveling about 40mph, andvehicle just lost total power.
Plate inside catalytic converter broke. *dh
Defective muffler.
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
Had been driving vehicle for about 45 minutes with air conditioner on ,turned off engine to make 3-5 minute stop,turned back on engine, drove vehicle for about 2 blocks and noticed smoke coming out of vent , turned off engine ,in less than 7 minutes,vehicle was completely on fire. Vehicle was a total loss.insurance claims fire started because of defect in motor to the blower which caused this part to overheat, resultingin a fire.
Purchased truck new,tire blew out and when to look for the spare tire there was no spare tire there .ttconsumer states the cable that holds the spare tire broke and he has no idea when it happened.
All lights failed because 0f a burned out power contact inside bulkhead due to water.
Intake gasket replaced. *sd
The abs light came on. Short brake line broke off. Informed by mechanic the abs not working. Had it repaired. Then the other brake line & longfuel line had corroded. Was informed by dealer & manufacturer it was owner's problem.
Recall 00v199000; fuel leaking from the fuel tank. Dealer has been notified. A recall has been issued on similar makes and models.however, this vehicle not included due to vin.please provide further information.
There is a design flaw onvehicle,fuel line is routed against the body ofvehicle, and over time that part has created a hole in the fuel line that causesfuel to leak out. Contacted dealer.
15 days after puchasing this vehicle it caught on fire while i was driving it.the fire destroyed everything under the hood but the metal engine parts as well as melted part of the dash & carpet on the interior.after prying open the hood & dousing the flames completely, the fire department told me that a fuel line leak had caused the blaze.apparently some fuel leaked from the line near the fuel injector assembly on top of the engine & an electrical short caused the fuel to ignite.thankfully i was alone when this happened because the cab filled w/smoke before i even got pulled over & i have 2 small children that would have been no small task getting them out safely.the damage was estimated @over $2000 because of the cost of the wiring & computer, not to mention the cost of labor to put it back together again.i only had liability on the vehicle, so my only hope of getting this thing fixed w/out losing my tail is ifthe manufacturer will stand behind its product and fix it.my brother-in-law only recently informed me of the nhtsa web site, or i certainly would have reported this earlier. Please help any way you can,my family & i would be most appreciative.thanks.
Fuel pump inside of fuel tank,electrical connection broke off,sparking between the two connections.tt
Rubber fuel line between fuel rails rubs on intake manifold.
Rubber fuel line between fuel rails rubs on intake manifold.
Fuel injectors repaired. *sd
When full, fuel tanks leaks.please describe.
I smelled fumes in pasenger's compartment. Pulled over and noticed fual leaking from fuel neck.
The door assembly on the driver-side failed when the lower hinge collapsed into the door. This caused the door to be misaligned, preventing the latch from engaging latch bolt.the fuel gauge reads 1/4 shortly after fueling and will stay their until the tank is almost empty. The radiator core fins disinegrated and/or fell out of the radiator, causing the engine to overheat.
Fuel line leaks fuel, due to the fuel return line rubbing against the body of the truck.
Fuel lines are chaffing due to improper design, causing lines to rub against vehicle.
Well my truck when i am drivingdown the rd at nightthe lightswill turn off out of no whereand i almostgot in a coupleof wrecks becauseof it flickering and i have changedand fixed everythingand it still dose it so it like a wireissueor somethingbut i don't feelsafe at all drivingat nightbecause of itthen my enginewill like stop or somethingwhen i am drivingand jerk my truckon the side of the roadand backfirehella bad like gunsare goingoff and it's blew my mufflerup 10 times andblewmycatillac converter up 5 times and blewmy headersoff and broke the bolts insidemy heads and i onlyhave 169 k mileson it this shouldnot be happeningbecausethis is dangerousanda safetyissuefor me and others on the rdand it can causeawrecklike i came reallyclose i was goingdone the free way and it like stopped then jerkedme into the barrierbut thank godi avoidedit then drivingat nightand the lightsflickeringoff and on and jerkinglike it dose i had 2 wheels in a 5ft ditch becauseof that going55 mph i wouldhave diedif i went fullyin it then for the backfireand blowing my whole exhaustup i have seen 5 peoplewreckbecauseof my exhustsystemthey where finebut there car wasn'tbecause of myexhustandi onlyget like 4 mpg i live like 10 milesfrom work and i have to fill it everydaybecauseit sucks hella gas justonly20 miles roundtrip from full it's basicallyon emptylike the next day i go to the gas stationmy gas lightcomeson
Right side door handle latch mechanism fails to latch and the door comes open. (attorney for consumer).
While driving the vehicle ona smooth road surface the hood fell open.
Right rear brake cable that makes self-adjustment for braking has broken twice. Please describe details.tt
When in park the gear jumped out, somone saw this happen tried to stop truck but got hurt.dealer can not find problem.
2 issues-the power train-i don't think it was ever fixed as my gearshift lever indicator is not in the gear it indicates-can this still be fixed under the recall-2nd problem-i can be driving down the road and the truck just shuts itself off without warning-sometimes it will restart after sitting a few minutes but yesterday i had to have it towed with my 74 yr. Old mother-i have been on the freeway and had the shutdown occur-i believe this is a safety concern-i am not the first owner but the guy i got it from told me about this issue after i had bought it -ithought the fuel filter may be plugged and had a complete tune-up-still the problem continues-is there any other complaints on this vehicle-thanks barb
Speedometer failed.
Speedometer problems.
Pulled into alley in downtown hanover.truck on slight incline to the rear.put transmission in park then vehicle started rolling backwards.
The contact owns a 1992 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of a failure which involved the vehicle abnormally slipping from park and into reverse. The failure caused the contact to crash into another vehicle. The contact stated that he had experienced the failure since the vehicle was purchased. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign id number: 00v106000(power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication prndl) but was advisedby the manufacturer that the recall was no longer available. The contact was never notified of the initial recall. The failure mileage was 97,059, but the current mileage was 96,960.updated 04/19/12*lj
Vehicle was parked and still running when without warning the vehicle popped out of park and rolled back into another parked veihicle.
Transmission slipped from park into reverse, resulting in loss of control/accident.
Transmission shifts erratically, also has bits of metal in transmission oil pan. *dh
Transmis/ overdrive fails to kick in. Button light is on & will not shut off.wire would be sticking out 3 inches.cable broke off from the wires. Fails to start while in park. Only starts in neutral.transmission would be slipping. Have not been to dealer.
The transmission was replaced twice, the dealer attributed the problem to the over drive control feature.*ph
Transmission overdrive disengaged. *sd
The truck inadvertantly shifts down while trying to accelerate
Truck shifts out of gear, causing engine to race. *dsh
Transmission overdrive inoperative. *sd
Transmission fails to shift gears occasionally. *dsh
Transmission slips, won't shift out of first until warmed up, causing problems with fan/coupling, drainback valve, governor sealing rings. *dsh
Pe95-041; auto-transmission will down shift for reason unknown. Was told this is normal performance. At highway speeds of 55 mph and over, vehicle tacks at about 1800 rpms, on a flat road, vehicle will suddenly downshift and tack at 2800-300 rpm, consumer states it happens in and out of cruise control with a constant pressure on the accelerator, it will also downshift dramatically at low speeds.
Transmission slipped/replaced twice.
Automatic transmission shifts out of order. Cause unknown.please describe.
Vehicle was parked on flat surface, jump of gear into reverse, impact 6:00 position hitting a fence and telephone.tt
Auto trans: transmission shifts into overdrive on it own, in a jerky manner, goes slightly faster than when in normal, no warning.
Inadvertent movement of the shifter pe95-041, when driving the vehicle will not shift into gear.
Received recall notice #00v106000. Contacted dealership for appointment. Was informed no parts were available to repair shift lever.will contact consumer when parts arrive. So far no parts have arrived.
Upon any slight variance or pitch in the road, vehicle develops inadvertent shifting. More noticeable when cruise control is activated.
Purchase truck used when shifting into gear wouldn't shift automatic transmission. Please describe .*aqk
While driving experienced transmission failure at approx 45mph, intermittent shifting of gears of automatic transmission.*
Transmission replaced. *sd
Automatic transmission will downshift on its own while travelling at 55-60 mph.tt
Vehicle shifts inadvertently. *dh
While in reverse the vehicle will throw itself into another gear. Please describe.
The vehicle when turned off and in park,will not turn on. Vehicle is locked in place, consumer will rock the vehicle back and forth, a click occurs and everything is okay.also,while driving and hitting a bump, the vehicle will go into neutral and will have to put it back into drive. Dealer has not been contacted of any problems.
Button that deactivates the overdrive causes the engine to rev at higher speeds.
Automatic transmission will downshift on its own while travelling at 55-60 mph.tt
When in park the gear jumped out, somone saw this happen tried to stop truck but got hurt.dealer can not find problem.
Auto-tran: transmission hangs up at lower speeds, take long time to shift; causes engine to increase in rpms.
Auto-tran: transmission inadvertently shifts at any time while driving; no warning; reason unknown.tt
Consumertook vehicle to the dealership for a manufacturer's recall 871 repairsconcerning transmission.to replace a valve, some seal transmission fluids,and gasket. Vehicle is at the dealership, and transmission hasn't been fixed.
Truck will shift into overdrive while cruising at highway speed.
The vehicle jumped out of park into reverse gear.
Consumer received recall notice 00v106000, and made contact withdealership to repair the defect. Dealership was refusing service because there was an ongoingproblem withtransmission,and must be corrected before they performrecall repairs. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
The vehicleleaked transmission fluid.the dealer stated that the leak was not related to the transmission recall.*nlmthe vehicleleaked transmission fluid. Dealer stated that the leak was not related to the transmission recall.
Transmission shifts inadvertently occasionally, and occasionally has difficulty upshifting.
Recall 871 was performed on 21 june 2000 and when compleated transmission would not shift into overdriv ( 4th gear), also cruise control would not work. On 10 july 2000 truck was taken back to dealer and transmission inspected and could find nothing wrong. Manufacture called and they would due nothing about problem.
Transmission inadvertantly shifts after it gets hot and shifts into a lower gear. Please describe.
Transmission sometimes sticks in park or reverse, also occasionally shifts back/forth for no reason.
The transmission inadvertantly shifts while getting started or accelerating. Please describe.
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall number 00v106000/ manufacturer'srecall871. Dealer correctedrecall problem. However,dealer neglected to refilltransmission with fluid, causingvehicle to malfunction.however the dealer failed to put the proper amount of fluid needed.
Auto-trans: transmission does not shift, remains in one gear; will catch; unexpectantly shifts 2 0r 3 gears at a time.tt
Automatic transmission shifts out of order. Cause unknown.please describe.
Transmission slips out of overdrive into 3rd gear. *sd
Auto-tran: when shifting from park to reverse, transmission clanks and jumps, intermittent problem, no pickup in drive, just roars.
Purchase truck used when shifting into gear wouldn't shift automatic transmission. Please describe .*aqk
Truck shifts out of gear, causing engine to race. *dsh
Truck already will shift itself from park to reverse pe95-041.tt
Transmission fails to go into gear occasionally, also occasionally slips out of gear. *dh
Engine roars when consumer putsvehicle in gear.
The transmission recall was done in june 2000. Since then, the vehicle had to warm up for at least 15 minutes before the transmissionshifted from park to drive. Ph
Problem with overdrive causes entire vehicle to shake. *dsh
Vehicle was in park while running and itjumped out of gear, rolled down the hill, and hit a motor home.consumere was able to drive the vehicle to a body shop.
Truck already will shift itself pe95-041a.tt
Transmission shifts back and forth between first and second gear upon acceleration.
The truck inadvertantly shifts while accelerating. Please describe.
Transmission replaced due to stalling. *sd
Vehicle shift erratic at 45mph.tt
Consumer has been in contact with dealer forthe passed two weeks about recall #00v106000/manufacturer'srecall 871 concerning transmission. Dealer stated thatparts were not available.
Consumer received nhtsa recall 00v106000/ manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission shift lever.dealer hasn't received tool from chrysler since june to put the part in. Dealer address:turner johnson dodge 1210 hwy 39 n meridian, ms.phone# 601-693-6343.
Transmission failure.
Automatic transmission changes gears frequently while driving.then, it makes a funny noise, which is not normal. Automobile has been in shop at least 4 times for transmission problem.
#pe95-041 when driving jumped out of gear when on the highway .tt
Transmission failed, preventing vehicle from moving forward.*aw
Vehicle rolled backwards while in park, due to transmission failure, causing accident.
Pe95-041, active vehicle was left idle position in park, jumped out gear into reverse, rolled back, hitting a pole, impact 6:00 position.
Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. Dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. Even tough i'm from canada, i"d hope you may have had some advice.....please.
Automatic transmission shifts slowly.
The transmission inadvertantly shifts witout warning and causes driver to lose control. Please describe.
I was backing out of my garage on my way to a job interview, when i realized i forgot something . I drove back in the garage, put the shifter in park and i stepped out of the truck. No sooner had i gotten around the truck door when the truck just started backing up by itself. I attempted to jump back in to stop it because i did not want the truck to hit somebody . But the momentum was to quick and the door slammed against me hitting the left side of my body,both my knees were knocked together,causing bruising and some swelling. I also had a small cut on my right index finger when the door hit me,it pushed my arm back and my finger hit my front teeth. I have found out that there is a recall for this very same problem(park-to-reverse). This is the first time since i've had the vehicle in my possession that this has happened. I called a dodge dealership in b.r. And they told me this vin number was not included in the recall. The truck was bought used so i do not know if the previous owner had a problem with the park-to-reverse. Since the accident, i have not been able to work and have been suffering with a lot of back, leg, and knee pain.
Button that deactivates the overdrive causes the engine to rev at higher speeds.
Auto-tran: transmission hangs up at lower speeds, take long time to shift; causes engine to increase in rpms.
#pe95041, when driving the vehicle will backshift to a lower gear and the rpms will increase an extra thousand rpms. Vehicle has been at dealer (5) or (6) times for this problem. Problem is still on going.
Transmission slipped into reverse gear, causing accident. *sd
The vehicle was parked and the engine was on and the car shifted into reverse and caused damage. Consumer pulled into driveway with engine running opened driver door started out and the truck started rolling backwards and shift slipped into reverse, driver door struck front porch and crumpled.
Transmissionjumped out from park into reverse.stopped at store, put it in park and the transmission jumped into reverse.contacted dealer, they said nothing wrong with transmission.also contacted manufacturer.
Transmission failed to shift into overdrive, preventing transmission from downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear stalling. *sd
While driving, after initial speed of approximately over 45 mph,transmission shifts on its own without warning, causing hazardous driving, could cause an accident.
Ea96-006 active, vehicle was left in an idle position in park, jumped out gear ,rolled backwards,impact 6:00position.
Upon cold start, truck experiences inadvertent shifting. Please describe details.
Sometimes when driving the gear shift jumps out of gear.
Pe95-041, active, vehicle was in park, left the vehicle idling, shifted in reverse, went across 4 lane traffic, impact 6:00 position hit a pole.
Transmission failed.
The transmission started to leak heavily and slow to shift iinto gear,further investigation revealed burned fluid in the transmission after having recently been changed and serviced. Also an excessive amount of metal filings in oil pan and on filter.it was reported to me by 2 transmission repair facilities that dodge had had a problem with the planetary gears not getting enough oil due to insufficiently sized access holes to the planetary gears. I am trying to find out if dodge had any type of recall on this problem or assistance in this area.
While in park, engine running, gear shifted out of park into reverse, started rolling out of driveway with 3 year old in front seat;shifted to park to stop.
Vehicle sustained extensive body damage prior to recall notice 00v-106 when the vehicle rolled while in park.nlm
Recall 00v106ooo/transmission shift level: dealer unable to honor manufacturer's recall because of a special tool needed.please feel free to provide any further detail.
Consumer received a recall notification, however when he arrived at the dealership, he was informed he would be notified when the part came in, and the dealer took the consumers recall card, consumer has not heard from the dealer regarding the part.
When vehicle is put in reverse, sudden acceleration/malfunctioning occurs. *sd
#ea96006, while vehiclewas running with the selector in park, the vehicle went into reverse and backed into another vehicle. Vehicle has not been repaired.
Transmission slip out of gear, causing accident.
After parking vehicle, putting gear in park, could not get gear shift out of park gear, had to put gear in neutal, then back to park with engine running before truck would move out of park.
Consumers vehicle slipped from the parked position into reverese position running over consumer who was standing behind the truck at time, vehicle was recently recalled for faulty steel manual valve in the transmission, chrysler denies any responsibility (attorney for client).nlm
Transmission gear loose, causing vehicle to slip out of park/accident. *sd
Vehicle jumped out of park, causing accident.
Recall 00v106000, consumer took vehicle for recall repairs.afterrepairs were done consumer noticed other problems with vehicle, such as shifter does not perform properly/transmission does not shift properly, has to be shifted manually sometimes. 50% of time vehicle does not start in park, has to be shifted to neutral.took vehicle back to dealer on 10-oct 2000, who insisted all work was done properly, and new problems had nothing to do with the work they performed.consumer contacted dodge. Was told this was between consumer and dealer. 27 dec 2000 went to another dodge dealer who found linkage was bent, this was repaired.
The vehicle was taken to dealer for recall repair 00v-106, after repair the vehicle began experiencing difficulty shifting gears which it had never experinced prior to having the valve replaced, the vehicle was returned and the manual shift valve was replaced again and the consumer was charged for repair, consumer request reimbursement for the second repair.nlm
While truck was in park and the gear jump out of position .
Truck jumped out of gear from park to reverse. Please give more details.
Shift indicator replaced. *sd
Dealer unable to honor manufacturer's recall due to a special tool needed frommanufacturer. Can nhtsa help in this matter.
Pe95-041 active, shifter, will down shift while drving into a lower speed.tt
Transfer case failed due to bent main shaft.*skd
00 v 106 000/transmission shift level: dealer cancel consumer appointment because they used up all the parts and now parts are back order.
Transfer case cracked resulting in oil completely draining and excessive vibration. Please describe details.tt
Transmis/ overdrive fails to kick in. Button light is on & will not shut off.wire would be sticking out 3 inches.cable broke off from the wires. Fails to start while in park. Only starts in neutral.transmission would be slipping. Have not been to dealer.
While vehicle was in park, consumergot out and walked behind car, and vehicle took off backwards.
Transmission slips out of gear, also performs sluggishly at start up. *sd
Torque converter replaced due to vehicle stalling. *sd
Torque converter replaced. *sd
The nut retaining the rear axle pinion gear fell off while driving at 35 mph, causing the driveshaft to spin uncontrolledand beat the underside of the vehicle.
Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. Dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. Even tough i'm from canada, i"d hope you may have had some advice.....please.
(at) power train failure, when driving vehicle on a incline vehicle will down shift 2 gears, cause the engine to high idle
(at) power train failure, when driving vehicle on a incline vehicle will down shift 2 gears, cause the engine to high idle
Paint is peeling off starting on the roof and is now starting on the side of the cab/the u-jiont is in need of replacement again at this time
This truck has a 5 speed manual transmission. The truck will start in gear without having to depress the clutch. From what i can find out there was no switch put on this model to prevent this.
The consumer complained of transmission jerking and missing, dealer said it was fixed or that no problems were found. In 1994 the vehicle jumped out of park and into reverse, since the door was opened it was torn off as it passed another vehicle.nlm
The vehicle was turned off and the transmission was placed in reverse.the driver thought the key was in the accessory position but it was not.the driver exited the vehicle and went to pull the key out the ignition when it suddenly started and ran over her.the driver sustain 2 broken bones in her right leg and a broken collar bone.the consumer believes a clutch safety switch should be installed.*nlm *nlm
Took to dealer and they didn't have a special tool from the manufacturer that they needed to fix the transmission.
Driver side seat belt locks up intermittently. *dh
Plastic cover on drivers side restraint broke while trying to unlatch it.. Consumer was trapped in the vehicle, consumer stated manufacturer is not willing to fix seatbelt.
Failure on the driver's side seat belt buckle, the belt will not stay engaged in the buckle.
The drivers seat back does not lock and the passenger side seat back does not move at all. Please describe.tt
While driving front brake locks up and the rear brake seem to be inoperative which causes the vehicle to slide, especially in wet conditions.please provide further information.
Abs module failed.
The abs light came on. Short brake line broke off. Informed by mechanic the abs not working. Had it repaired. Then the other brake line & longfuel line had corroded. Was informed by dealer & manufacturer it was owner's problem.
While driving about 30mph applied the brakes and the truck did not stop, the pedal did not hold. There are two lights on now; one is abs light, and the other are the brake lights. These lights were not on untill the truck was involved in this accident because the brakes would not hold. A representative from chryslers special investigations stated that after a physical and electronic inspection, the brakes were operating properly.
Abs brake failure; also, replaced rusted/warped front brake rotors and calipers.
Anti-lock brakes are not operable.whenvehicle is on dry pavementvehicle still moves whenconsumer applies brakes. Also, problems accurs more in the snow and rain.
Abs system failure, abs system light came on, rear wheel locked up.tt
The rear abs brakes do not activate when the brake pedal is pressed. Consumer has checked and changed all of the brake system but still having rear brake problems.
Third brake light came on applied brakes pedal went to the floor. Due to improper functioning of the anti skid device.tt
Brake failure, the front brakes will grab, equipped with abs brakes.tt
When the brakes are being appliedrear brakes do not engage at all so the front brakes has to do all the work. The rear adjustment lever is not touching the brake shoes to keep them in place. Consumer is going to contact the manufacturer.
Abs has locked up five times.
There is a leakage coming from the anti-lock brake valve system in which the brake fluid is leaking from and onto the ground.
Antilock brake locked up.
Antilock brakes failed, causing loss of control.
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Rear abs brakes;when applying brakes in wet conditions, pedal was light and spongy, resulting in brakes locking up.
Abs system failure, when applying brakes the brake pedal pulsates.
Brake pedal went to the floor during emergency stopping, resulting in accident.tt
Antilock brakes lock up.
The consumerappliedbrakes while traveling about 40mph, andvehicle just lost total power.
Antilock brake warning light illuminated.
Anti-lock brake light lamp comes on/ off.*skd
Abs brakes; brake sensor caused rear brakes to lock up when applied on (2) occasions. Dealer inspected and found sensor giving false signals. Please describe.
Abs module replaced. *sd
While driving about 30mph applied the brakes and the truck did not stop, the pedal did not hold. There are two lights on now; one is abs light, and the other are the brake lights. These lights were not on untill the truck was involved in this accident because the brakes would not hold. A representative from chryslers special investigations stated that after a physical and electronic inspection, the brakes were operating properly.
Brakes failed. *dh
Brakes squeal. *dh
Continuous braking failures, causing brakes to lock up/loss of control.
Brakes failed resulting in rear end collision. (ohio traffic crash report). Mjs
Abs brake failure; also, replaced rusted/warped front brake rotors and calipers.
Front brake rotors/pads failed, causing vehicle pulsation.
Rear calipers rebuilt.
Brake calipers replaced.
Brake calipers replaced. *sd
Brake pads replaced/rotors resurfaced. *sd
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
Brakes pads replaced.
Brake pads replaced. *sd
Brake rotors resurfaced.
Rotors rusted.*skd
The disc brakes rotors broke apart. Please describe.
Brake pads replaced/rotors resurfaced. *sd
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
Brake rotors replaced due to being out of round. *sd
Front rotors replaced.
The disc brakes rotors broke apart. Please describe.
When the brakes are being appliedrear brakes do not engage at all so the front brakes has to do all the work. The rear adjustment lever is not touching the brake shoes to keep them in place. Consumer is going to contact the manufacturer.
The rear abs brakes do not activate when the brake pedal is pressed. Consumer has checked and changed all of the brake system but still having rear brake problems.
Rear brakes adjusted.
Truck equipped with 9 inch instead of 10 inch brakes, causing brake failure..
Brake drums replaced due to pulsation. *sd
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. Dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. Even tough i'm from canada, i"d hope you may have had some advice.....please.
Consumer applied brake at 40 mph, pedal went to the floor, no braking action. Dealer determined brake line had rusted and all brake fluid had drained.*mj
Brake lines prematurely worn, 1 line ruptured when tested. *tw
The abs light came on. Short brake line broke off. Informed by mechanic the abs not working. Had it repaired. Then the other brake line & longfuel line had corroded. Was informed by dealer & manufacturer it was owner's problem.
While coming to a stop and without prior warning,master cylinder push rod snapped in half, andvehicle couldn't move.
Master cylinder replaced. *sd
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
Master cylinder replaced.
Distributor failure causing loss of power steering and power brakes.
When driving straight and the steering turns left,causing the truck to go into a ditch.
Failure on the steering wheel and column, causing the vehicle to loss control (unable to steer the vehicle).
Steering wheel lockup, resulting in an accident/injury.
Distributor failure causing loss of power steering and power brakes.
Power steering pump replaced. *sd
Tie rods replaced.
Steering feel very loose turns very easy, replace power steering rack.
Rack and pinion replaced. *sd
Front rotors/brake pads/steering rack/speedometer/brake shoes/brake cylinders/rear drums/muffler/tail pipe replaced/ timing chainmisadjusted. *sd
The paint is peeliling off.i called the dealership when it first happened and they siad that this was the first they heard of any problems and said we had to pay for it ourselves. Now the majority of the paint is gone and rusting throughout the whole vehicle.
Paint is peeling from vehicle.
Dashboard loose/noisy.
The door assembly on the driver-side failed when the lower hinge collapsed into the door. This caused the door to be misaligned, preventing the latch from engaging latch bolt.the fuel gauge reads 1/4 shortly after fueling and will stay their until the tank is almost empty. The radiator core fins disinegrated and/or fell out of the radiator, causing the engine to overheat.
Body sheet metal breakage where lower door hinges are welded, both sides of vehicle. Repair shop advises typical on dodge dakota and door could possible fall off while driving.cost to repair each door approx $400.
Drivers side door hinge broke lower hinge, second time
Hood misaligned at purchase.
Paint peeled off hood and roof of vehicle in large chunks. Now paint is peeling off the rear area of the truck also.
Stud on tailgate missing.
Vehicle frame is disintergrating, breaking off in big chunks, in tire frame from cab back must be replaced. This vehicle has been garage kept for 8 of its 10 years. The vehicle has had the salt washed off frequently during the winters also. This must be a defect in the frame material.dt
Paint was coming off the vehicle.
While driving the vehicle developed a vibration .when the vehicle was put in reverse there was a loud bang.the mechanic stated thetransmission mounts failed.*nlm
Paint is peeling off starting on the roof and is now starting on the side of the cab/the u-jiont is in need of replacement again at this time
Paint has come off the vehicle, even primer is coming off.
The splash shield design allowed the brake hose to separate from shield, and had become chafed due to being rubbed by the shield.mrthe brake hose was replaced.the consumer requested to be reimbursed.scc
Both front axle seals replaced. *sd
Misalignment. *sd
Aligned front end. *sd
Noisy front end.*skd
Vehicle misaligned.
Consumer was driving and stop at a stop sign the arm nut that holds the left front tire and brake cylinder fell to the ground.tt
Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.dot got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. Dot pulled truck off the road.now i'm hitchicking. Even tough i'm from canada, i"d hope you may have had some advice.....please.
Rear end failed at 3600, 36,000, 55,000, and 96,000 miles
Left front tire fell off.
Purchase the truck new the tire blow out when to look for the spare tire there was no spare tire there .tt
Purchased truck new,tire blew out and when to look for the spare tire there was no spare tire there .ttconsumer states the cable that holds the spare tire broke and he has no idea when it happened.
Paint is peeling due to defect in manufacturing process. This problem started in a small area on the engine hood, and has increased in size. Also, the same problem is occurring with the roof top and left rear panel. Many other dakotas of the same year are having the same problem.i have located other complaints regarding peeling paint on the web.
When i took the truck into the dealership, i was still under extended warranty. Istead of doing something about it, they blamed it on acid rain. When driving around you see the same make, from the year 91' to 93', peeling in the same spot. I really feel that this is not due to acid rain, it's due to the paint job in these models. No safety defect listed in summary.
The paint is failing on the vehicle.no safety defect discussed in summary.
When starting vehicle, the vehicle will surge forward when engaging the automatic transmission.tt
Throttle repaired. *sd
Cruise control not dependable.
Recall 871 was performed on 21 june 2000 and when compleated transmission would not shift into overdriv ( 4th gear), also cruise control would not work. On 10 july 2000 truck was taken back to dealer and transmission inspected and could find nothing wrong. Manufacture called and they would due nothing about problem.
Cruise control kicks in on its own increasing unwanted speed; repaired six times; could cause accident; difficulty stopping.tt
Speed sensor failed.
Pe95-041; auto-transmission will down shift for reason unknown. Was told this is normal performance. At highway speeds of 55 mph and over, vehicle tacks at about 1800 rpms, on a flat road, vehicle will suddenly downshift and tack at 2800-300 rpm, consumer states it happens in and out of cruise control with a constant pressure on the accelerator, it will also downshift dramatically at low speeds.
Idle control relay failed.*skd
Speed sensor has failed three times, vehicle will stall when stopping.tt
Cruise control cable disconnects itself from the throttle assembly and jams throttle wide open; engine accelerates, lurches forward, maximum acceleration until engine is shut off. Ak
Defroster failure causing poor visibility.*et
While driving the wheel studs broke and the right front wheel came off.please describe.
While driving the wheel studs broke and the right front wheel came off.please describe.
While driving, back wheels locked up; vehicle came to a sudden skidding stop; no warning; speed 20 mph.
While driving, back wheels locked up; vehicle came to a sudden skidding stop; no warning; speed 20 mph.
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