1998 Dodge Dakota transmission problems

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 114,000 miles · OK

The emine will die amytime! Going around cormers lor on expressway sitting in driveway idling. My family has had this vehicle sine 1999. This just started 6 months ago. Up until then it never happened. Replaced several sensors (tps,iac,map,coolant temp and also computer)so far nothing fixes it. I know dodge knows about this and so do you!!! Something needs to be done there are too many dakota/durangos on the road I am surprised no one has died or at very least been hurt badly. I know it goes on in earlier dakotas and later of both not sure if it ever was fixed since old bodystyle ended in 2004. Happwned first time about feb.1,2018. Afraid to drive it for fear of dying or badly hurt because it dies anywhere anytime including rush hour trffic in tulsa ok

Filed Nov 20, 2007 · Suspension, Transmission · 82,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The ball joints have completely worn out and also has a very noisy lifter in the vehicle. The vehicle drifts in and out of lanes at any speed; however, the failure was noticed while driving 10 MPH. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. He was informed of a recall on the previous year's model, but his VIN was not included. The recall number was unavailable. The current mileage was 93,500 and failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 03/14/08. *lj the shifter didn ot stay in park

Filed Nov 11, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 102,950 miles · TX

Ball joints failed, passengers side came loose and the wheel feel off and the transmisson had to be rebuilt due to cheap internal parts. But if you own a 98 dodge dakota have your ball joints checked they are a hazard and someone is going to get killed, if they already have not....

Filed Feb 19, 2005 · Transmission · IL

Loud rear axle noise....brought to dealer.........replaced pinion and carrier bearings in axle.......cause was because maufacturer changed tow capacity on rt's after owners manual was published....I bought used truck at 40,000 miles and has no idea it could only tow 2,000 lbs vrs owners manual said 6,000...an 8cyl truck and can't toe boat.....how week for dodoge!

Filed Feb 19, 2005 · Transmission · IL

Loud rear axle noise....brought to dealer.........replaced pinion and carrier bearings in axle.......cause was because maufacturer changed tow capacity on rt's after owners manual was published....I bought used truck at 40,000 miles and has no idea it could only tow 2,000 lbs vrs owners manual said 6,000...an 8cyl truck and can't toe boat.....how week for dodoge!

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 35,400 miles · NY

I heard a clicking noise from the front end and a low pitched growl fromn the rear end. I brought the vehicle into the dealer, who determined that at 35,428 miles theat it needed two upper ball joints and a new differential (rear end) . Vehicle is a 1998 dodge dakota 4wd.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · 96,300 miles · MI

My husband and I own a 1998 dodge dakota, VIN [xxx]. We have had numerous problems with this vehicle, beginning in the second year of our lease. During the past four years, we have spent approximately $9,000 on vehicle repairs including a new transmission, new engine, new starter, new wheel baring, new brake caliper, new heater core and new water pump. The catalytic converter and alternator have been replaced twice and two o2 sensors have been replaced. The air conditioner has been repaired four times. While these repairs have been costly and inconvenient, none of them has posed a safety concern per se. I am writing now to complain about our most recent vehicle failure which most certainly is a safety issue. On november 18, 2004, my husband was driving approximately 35 MPH when his front driver side tire broke off from the axle. The tire fell on its side and the truck landed on the tire. The steering wheel locked up, and the truck skidded to a stop in the left turn lane. My husband had no control of the truck. When we took the truck to our mechanic, he found that the passenger side wheel was near the breaking point as well and replaced that axle as well. We are still driving on the two front tires, but we were informed that we should get an alignment and probably have the tires replaced as well. We understand that dodge has recalled the 2000-2003 dakotas for this same defect. We believe that our vehicle should also be covered under this recall. *nm updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Nov 15, 2004 · Transmission · 93,000 miles · NY

Consumer complained about an ongoing automatic transmission problem for 3 years which became worse within the last 2 weeks. The rpms revved very high when the vehicle went into second gear after accelerating from a complete stop position. When this occurred consumer had to pull off the road immediately and turn the vehicle off. Dealership nor the mechanic could identify what was causing this to occur.

Filed Oct 15, 2004 · Transmission · 53,000 miles · NM

Owner says that the differential went out on the vehicle after only 53,000mi. Vehicle was purchased brand new. Owner took the vehicle to the dealer and was told that there was broken pieces of disc. Owner feels that what happened was to premature based on the milage of the vehicle. Provide further details.

Filed Sep 10, 2004 · Transmission · CA

While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to move. Consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.