While driving on interstate about 70 MPH, noticed smoke and sparks coming from the rear tire. Before driver got a chance to pull over to the side of the road, the driveshaft fell off from under the car. The vehicle is being repaired.
1994 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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Automatic transmission coolant lines connectors failed, owner noticed leakage on floor. This part was recalled by dodge on the full-size pickups covering the same year as dakota. Owner believes this part was defective and should be recalled.
While driving transmission failed. Took to mechanic and he replaced the transmission. However, seems to be a recurring problem.
Automatic transmission failure without warning.
Universal joint broke.
Purchased truck used, sometimes you cannot shift into gear, dealer refuses to replace transmission.
Truck has inadvertantly shifted from park to reverse and caused two accidents. Please describe.
Vehicle idle position and left in parked, jumped out gear and rolled backwards, and was impacted at 8:00 position.
Design of fuel system makes it difficult to change fuel filter due to it being inside the fuel tank, also rubber gromets become dry in hot climates and leak.
Lights fail when dimmer switch is used.
Rear axle broke, causing rear tire to fall off.
The transmission lock up, in park and reverse took to dealer couldn't find anything wrong with transmission and all four tires worn out they were good year tire
The transmission will not go into reverse and jumps gear. Tt
When vehicle reaches a speed of 48 MPH drive line whines. Tt
Manual transmission the clutch do not have to be depressed to start vehicle. Tt
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