I have had trouble finding information on any upgrades, or modification that have been done to the np231d transfer case since date of manufacture on 10-89. I had to replace the range fork and range fork shift hub and am now experiencing difficulties with the replacements. If I can just get some feedback on this it would help me a great deal. Thank you for your time and effort in this situation.
1990 Dodge Dakota transmission problems
14 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission7
- Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3
- Manual transmission2
- Driveline: differential unit1
- Axle assembly: axle shaft1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
- Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Dakota transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1990 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
This vehicle has had problems with the transmission and drivetrain since it came off the lot. The original dealership was extremely helpful while we still lived in the area. However, when we moved to minnesota the first transmission failure occurred. 1st 2nd and 3rd gears were replaced, there was less than 7,000 mi on the truck. The second failure was less than a year later, again 1st 2nd and 3rd crapped out. This occurred again about 6-8 months later. I had asked the service shop to check the drivetrain several times, the response was that everything was within parameters. The whole system jumps and thumps when shifting gears. It also makes similar noises and jumping when going over small bumps or dips in the road. I have had the clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing replaced at about 40,000 mi. This truck has not been used for towing or hauling any heavy loads. I read in the above list about another.
Consumer complainting of transmission overdrive system malfunction with only 67,000 miles of wear, dealer notified and will repair for a cost to the cosumer.
The truck was idling in park. The truck slipped out of park into reverse and slammed into the house.
Vehicle jumped out of park resulting in collision.
Front strut failed.
Transmission failed three times.
Transmission slipped, causing accident.
Transmission failed with virtually no warning. Transmission had been visually inspected and serviced as part of a service call; no signs of failure were detected.
Transmission failed.
Questions about the 1990 Dodge Dakota transmission
Does the 1990 Dodge Dakota have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the transmission of the 1990 Dodge Dakota, 22% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1990 Dodge Dakota transmission problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Dodge Dakota transmission?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad transmission?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most transmission complaints are 1992 (110 complaints), 2001 (93 complaints) and 2002 (89 complaints).
Other 1990 Dodge Dakota problems
Steering 27Brakes 11Body 4Engine 3Electrical 2Suspension 2Tires 2Fuel system 1Seat belts 1Visibility 1
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