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1991 Dodge Dakota transmission problems

60 complaints (48% of all complaints for this car). 8 crashes reported.

owner complaints
60
of this car's complaints
48%
crashes
8
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    33
  • Automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
    16
  • Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
    3
  • Automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch
    2
  • Manual transmission
    1
  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1
  • Driveline: differential unit
    1
  • Axle hubs
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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125k-150k
150k-175k
175k-200k
200k+

Dodge Dakota transmission problems in other years

19901995200020052011

Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Dodge Dakota transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Won't shift 5

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)Reported April 11, 2000 · 123,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
Risk
This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

Recall number 00V106000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Rollaway in reverse when parkedOpened May 31, 1996, closed August 10, 2000

There is no summary currently available

EA96006

Inadvertent movement of shifterOpened June 23, 1995, closed May 31, 1996

Odi received an inquiry regarding alleged park to reverse problems with the automatic transmissions on 1991 and 1992 dodge dakota picup trucks.the odi database revealed 11 complaints, several of which had been reported in the months just preceding the opening of the pe.the consumers claim that they move the vehicle, place the transmission in park and exit the vehicle.then, almost always with the engine running, the vehicle allegedly shifts into reversethe vehicle then begins to back up, usually stopping only when it hits something.

PE95041

What 1991 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 5, 2017 · Brakes, Transmission · 75,000 miles · IL

Abs found flashing code 7,performedppt, found module bad.( check safety recall f05) when performing recall a/t manual valve , found discoloration in transmission fluid possible cooler restriction is a major factor in condition .. Tech told this customer this is a major problem with this transmission truck only has 75000 actual mile...

Filed Oct 9, 2008 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · WA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. While the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, it suddenly rolled in reverse with the shifter in the park position. There were no warnings prior to this failure. The vehicle's door crashed into the gate and was severely damaged. There were no injuries or property damage. The vehicle is currently at the authorized dealer for the same failures mentioned in the recall notice. The vehicle was previously repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v034000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). The contact was displeased to know that there was not a sufficient remedy with the recall defect repair. The failure and current mileages were 120,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Steering, Transmission · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. There are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: the federal safety agency campaign id number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). The dealer stated that the recalls apply to his vehicle, but they could not get the parts. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 151,139.

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Transmission · PA

Consumer attempted to engage 4-wheel drive and heard a loud "metal scraping" noise. Checked by dealer who diagnosed that the front axle is defective. Ts

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Transmission · CO

Consumer received the federal safety agency recall 00vv106000/ manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission failure. Took vehicle to john l way dodge southwest where repairs were done. Vehicle was not having problem of shifting gears until after repairs were done. Referred consumer to manufacturer.

Filed Oct 9, 2001 · Transmission · CT

Consumer received a recall notification concerning the replacement of the steel manual valve, however consumer was informed that since the vehicle has over a hundred thousand miles on the transmission, in order for the recall repairs to be effective the transmission would need to be rebuilt at consumers expense, consumer feels this is just an excuse in case of a product failure.

Filed Jul 23, 2001 · Body, Transmission · LA

A shock is given upon opening the door at times. Defective transmission selector.

Filed Jul 23, 2001 · Transmission · LA

Prior to recall notification, consumer experienced possible transmisson problems, however consumer no longer owns vehicle.

Filed Jul 12, 2001 · Transmission · MD

Consumer states that this is the second recall on this vehicle, consumer had to have transmission replaced three times prior.

Filed Mar 26, 2001 · Transmission · VA

While in park consumer puts car in reverse, vehicle will not engage until about 15, to 20 seconds later. Vehicle then unexpectedly jumps back. Consumer feels this is unsafe because someone could get hurt if they come behind vehicle because consumer doesn't know when its going to jump back. Ak

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Dakota transmission

Does the 1991 Dodge Dakota have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the transmission of the 1991 Dodge Dakota, 48% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Dakota transmission problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Dakota transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 00V106000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

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 1991 Dodge Dakota problems

Steering 15Brakes 13Fuel system 8Acceleration 7Electrical 7Engine 6Body 5Tires 3Airbags 2Seat belts 2Seats 1Suspension 1Visibility 1Wheels 1

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