The transmission was replaced twice, the dealer attributed the problem to the over drive control feature. *ph
1992 Dodge Dakota: complete transmission failure
7 of the 215 complaints about the 1992 Dodge Dakota describe complete transmission failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Complete transmission failure by model year
What owners say
Transmission failure.
Transmission failed.
Vehicle rolled backwards while in park, due to transmission failure, causing accident.
While driving experienced transmission failure at approx 45mph, intermittent shifting of gears of automatic transmission.*
Transmission failed to shift into overdrive, preventing transmission from downshifting from 3rd to 2nd gear stalling.
Transmission failed, preventing vehicle from moving forward.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
- 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
Questions about the 1992 Dodge Dakota transmission failure
Is complete transmission failure a common problem on the 1992 Dodge Dakota?
7 of 215 owner complaints about the 1992 Dodge Dakota (3%) mention complete transmission failure. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Dodge Dakota?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Dodge Dakota
ABS 10Brake failure 9Slipping 9Stalling 8Adaptive cruise 6Fire or smoke 6Won't shift 6
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