Vehicle accelerated and lurched forward after shifting out of park or neutral. Dealer was not notified.
1998 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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(1) noise from rear end (2) bearings failed, all pinion and carrier (3) replacement of bearings and seals only 75,000 miles on vehicle.
An independent shop replaced the lower and upper ball joints lat september at the consumer's expense. Dealer notified. *ak the cv drive and axle shaft were also replaced.
While driving ,transmission doesn't shift to next gear, RPM's go really high and the speedometer sticks. I'm afraid while crossing an intersection that I won't be able to get across and it might cause an accident.
I have had numerous problems with my 1998 dodge dakota. I purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. The brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. I recently had to replace the lower ball joints. The seat belts come off entirely too easy. All of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. I sent arbitration papers to chrysler twice with no response.
Transmission throttle valve adjustment...keeps the transmission from shifting at the proper time... Wont downshift when gas pedal is pressed to the floor. Also... Shifter lever cable adjustment.... Wrong gear shows up on console.
In winter time transmission does not want to shift out of low gear when it should will eventually usually at about 1500 to 2000 RPM after gets really warm still will not shift properly. Changed fluid myself with atf 3 or 4. Have had at shops no one really knows what causes this they guess a lot.
The front 4 wheel drive cv shaft broke, which caused the vehicle to pull hard to the right.
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Vehicle was parked and running and without prior warning, vehicle shifted into reverse and went backward into the street. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak.
Whine at 45 MPH, complained at first service, replaced rack and pinion ger kit + some bearings, etc. Noise still there. Replaced again at 35964// replaced again on vacation out of town @ 40k due to being advised it was possible too dangerous to continue driving it. Whine still there... Replaced again at 52k + bearing axle shafts... Whine is still there... Concern that a deeper more internal part (never replaces) is causing all this wear & eventually will cause an accident on the road.
Owner's manual stated 87 or higher octane should be used. When putting a meduim grade gas in vehicle overdrive stopped working/torque converter would not lock up, and caused rpms to increase. Rmps went up too high for truck. Consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they didn't want to do anything. Please provide any further information.
At 9500 miles the speed control sensor malfucntioned, causing speedometer to operate erratically. Dealership repaired this problem under warranty. Then, with approximately 61,000 miles on vehicle, speed control sensor has malfunctioned again. *ak consumer states that when the sensor malfunctions, the ABS and brake light silluminate, the ABS does not work, the speedometer works erratically along with all other instrument gauges, vehicle also stalls out as soon as the consumer lets up on the gas or have it in neutral.
While vehicle was parked a 10 year old was able to change gears without applying brakes, causing vehicle to hit a tree. Please give any further details
A cracked fifth gear left me coasting in neutral at 55 MPH on a six lane limited access highway, desperately trying to reach the safety of the shoulder in late evening traffic.
Consumer was on third clutch fan. Vehicle only has 46,000 miles. First clutch fan went out at 26,000, and second went out at another 19-20,000 miles apart. Dealer couldn't explain if there was a defect with the parts.
Rearend has failed twice , first at 20,000 miles and again at 25,000 later due to bearing and ring/ pinion failure. Please provide further information.
Driveshaft disconnected while traveling at highway speed of 75 MPH, causing damages to transmisson and engine block. Dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing would be done. Consumer complained not about warranty, but damage of driveshaft at less then 19,000 miles of wear. Asking for the federal safety agency to look into this matter. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
We traded our 1999 kia sportage for a 1998 dodge dakota truck 10-12-2000, at the central kia subaru dealership in plano texas. We have had nothing but problems with this truck and we have spent over $800.00 since we have had the truck. We contacted the kia dealership ph#972‑422‑5300, when we started having problems they told us that dodge was responsible for any repairs etc. The truck is still under warranty we had driven the truck for one month when the problems started. The truck is a lemon and we are stuck with truck payments and we are in debt over the repairs we had to pay for out of our own pockets. This is not right and surely is not fair to us. We took the truck to bledsoe dodge, inc.ph#214‑296‑9800 @ [xxx] love freeway dallas texas mr [xxx] spoke with us about the leaking brake fluid etc. And he told us that dodge is not responsible for the repairs because we bought the truck from the kia dealership. So we had to pay $200.00 to mr. Jim hurst at the dodge dealership for brake repairs. We need some justice with this matter and you are the only people that we believe can help us with this matter. We need our money back that we have been out of because no one wants to take any responsibility for this lemon we have been stuck with. Please help us? Sincerely yours mr.& mrs [xxx]. *ak parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
We traded our 1999 kia sportage for a 1998 dodge dakota truck 10-12-2000, at the central kia subaru dealership in plano texas. We have had nothing but problems with this truck and we have spent over $800.00 since we have had the truck. We contacted the kia dealership ph#972‑422‑5300, when we started having problems they told us that dodge was responsible for any repairs etc. The truck is still under warranty we had driven the truck for one month when the problems started. The truck is a lemon and we are stuck with truck payments and we are in debt over the repairs we had to pay for out of our own pockets. This is not right and surely is not fair to us. We took the truck to bledsoe dodge, inc.ph#214‑296‑9800 @ [xxx]. Love freeway dallas texas mr. [xxx] spoke with us about the leaking brake fluid etc. And he told us that dodge is not responsible for the repairs because we bought the truck from the kia dealership. So we had to pay $200.00 to mr. [xxx] at the dodge dealership for brake repairs. We need some justice with this matter and you are the only people that we believe can help us with this matter. We need our money back that we have been out of because no one wants to take any responsibility for this lemon we have been stuck with. Please help us? Sincerely yours mr.& mrs [xxx]. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *js
The transmission has been overhauled two times, the consumer feels this is excessive and that the first repair should have lasted longer that 40,000 miles.
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The differential unit has been in service on several occasions due to noise, replaced unit and components on several occasions, however the differential unit continues to make noise, dealership is now refusing to continue to replaced parts in the differential unit.
The truck was in the driveway to the house with the engine running and in the "parked" position. Nobody was in the truck and it automatically ran into the garage and ran into the house. It damaged the house, lawnmower, power wheel car and radiator. The truck was then turned off with the transmission still in the "parked" position.
The 4-wheel drive tansfer case has a defect with the output shaft bearing which causes the shaft to become disconnected from the transmission drive gears. Nlm
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Vehicle purchased aug. 24, 1999. Receipt of certified letter from national dispute center-dallas, texas. Sign this lemon disclosure paper not signed when you bought truck. Dealer signed contract with chrysler to disclose to next buyer they were purchasing a laundered lemon. The dealer, finance officer, nor the salesman disclosed this information to me at any time. If I didn't receive form from texas, it would still be covered up. Numerous transmission failures - hauled in twice with nothing showing at the dealership. I worry each time I get behind the wheel. Who will get maimed or killed? Dealer committed fraud by failure to disclose. Please help. No safety defect listed in summary.
Rotors were out of place and wobbling causing the front brakes to fail. Yh
Engine knock,poor gas mileage, rough idling, stalling,transmission clunk when shifting.worst truck I've ever owned!!!
Nothing but problems poor customer service should replace vehicle. No safety defect listed within summary.
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