Squealing noise while driving- coming from transfer case area.
1998 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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Truck bucked violently and stalled immediately after getting discount gas, stalled thereafter shifting from reverse to drive and while waiting at stop signs/red lights . Dealer said it needed tune-up, problem not solved. Different dealer fixed gasket on intake manifold that was drawing oil into engine. Soon after transmission would hesitate before shifting, then rev high (from 2,000 RPM to 4,000) suddenly, then shift to next gear. First dealer claimed pinion bearings were worn, problem was not with transmission. Problem continued day after pinion bearings replaced, dealer pressed to look at transmission. Diagnosed clutch failure. Day after repair rattling sound was heard from exhaust, returned to dealer. Bolt had sheared off into exhaust manifold from heat shield, dealer claimed it was from snow packing on shield. Copy of letter to daimler-chrysler being sent to the federal safety agency.
Tranmission ongoing, popping in rear ongoing, tires bald in 5,000 miles. Someone is going to get killed pulling out in traffic and having the transmission not work properly( dot number: tire size: p215 75r15 )
Trans. Shifts very hard/popping noise from steering..dealer can't fix..??!!
Overhauled 10000 miles replaced assy. 13000 miles same problem dana assy. 355 style
This vehicle has been in the shop 18 times in less than 2 years. The biggest problem is with the brakes. The dealer tells me they are supposed to operate that way. These brakes are so bad I no longer call them anti-lock brakes I call them anti-stop brakes. Do I have to kill someone in an accident for them to be fixed? All I know is I have ordered a new truck and it is not a dodge! I hesitate to even ride in any chrysler product!!!
1. Noise when releasing the clutch began during a vacation trip in june 1999, with approximately 15,500 miles on the odometer. Over the past 3 months the noise has become worse. The problem is being repaired by the dealer who sold me the truck. They said it was a bearing in the clutch assembly. Even though the warranty for the clutch is only 1 year the dealership is fixing it for me at no charge. 2. The original cab isolators had to be replaced due to the truck making a loud clunking noise whenever I turned a corner or entered/exited a driveway. After the first replacement the clunking still occurred so the truck went back in the shop where the dealer "shaved" the isolators. That didn't help so the truck went back a third time and another set of cab isolators were installed and the clunking sound did not occur again. To get this repair right required 3 trips to the dealership and a total of 14 days in the shop. 3. A leak of transmission fluid was detected during an oil and filter change on a vacation tr
Sure wish that the manufacturer would notify the owners of such vehicles when there is a service bulletin out so we can make the decision as to if it applies to our vehicle or not...the aircraft manufacturers do it that way...I know..I work for the boeing aircraft company
Truck was idling in park on level ground when it shifted itsel into reverse and hit a tree. I was loading items in the truck at the time of the mishap, but could not run fast enough to open the door and stop it.
While driving at approximately 70 MPH transmission locked up, causing loss of control, and resutling in an accident.
Dealership service department contacted numerous occasions over past 7+ months with either no response or extremely slow response. Tansmission/brakes/shocks/tires, and seat belts, not repaired to date. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235 75r15 )
When driving the vehicle would stay in only one gear. Transmission completely failed. Dealer contacted. Repairwork done to remedy problem. Problem still exists. Provided further information.
Atf leaking onto catalytic converter -smoldering/smoke from under truck. Leaks appear to be from transmission tail shaft /driveshaft yoke and fling atf onto converter 3 repairs no success a this time - repairing dealer not selling. Dealer I believe this to be a fire hazard, poor shift quality due to loss of fluid.
While driving at any speed ther eis a loud noise and leakage in the transmission, and vehicle stalls and jerks. Problem has been going on for a year. Also, when applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. Dealer can't determine the problem.
Loud clunking noise while depressing accelerator-in manual trans. Grinds going into reverse. Cupholder defective this is my first new vehicle, and my last chrylser product, I am not happy with my dodge!!
Front passenger shoulder seat belt does not restrain and lock up when vehicle stops.
Transmission failed. Yh
Drive shaft rubber sleeve failed. Yh
When accelerating the transmission fails to fully engage and the vehicle does not proceed forward as expected.
Transmission failed twice.
Consumer had limited slip differential installed at 1,000 miles however new unit is very noisy at speeds of 40-45 MPH. Nlm
This concern regarding the power train - automatic transmission also includes the operation of the cruise control! The original defect manifested itself by extreme "power-downshifts" on moderate upgrades, while running on cruise control (all further mention of "power-downshifts" are while the cruise is engaged). They were extremely rough, to the point that I was concerned about not only the damage to the powertrain, but to also losing control of the vehicle if it would happen to occur at the "wrong time." they even occured while running "at speed" on the interstate highway. The extreme of these downshifts is indicated by the fact that at 65 MPH the transmission would be forced down to 2nd gear, thereby "red-lining" the engine on the tach. First visit brought little if any improvement, and only after an adjustment was made at the last minute from "under the hood." after this adjustment (or because of problems surfacing from the "power-downshifts") the transmission began to have intermittant "rough shifts" around 30mph. A 2nd visit brought adjustment to the "tranmission throttle pressure" which has almost entirely eliminated the "power-downshifts" (they have only occured twice in the past 2000+ miles. However, the transmission is now suffering much greater problems in shifting. Not only does it give the occasional "herky-jerky" shift, but it now also seems to occasionally "slip" on shifts. The vehicle is scheduled to return to the dealership for "pressure testing" at a later date.
Bought the vehicle new it had 295 miles on it from dealer assured me it was not a demo power train control module failed after a few days everything died as I was entering traffic dealer repaired after 4 days fuel gage not reading properly dealer repaired engine has slight miss dealer checked twice regapped plugs so they say no improvement rear end is starting to whine fluid checked at oil change am concerned if this truck is ok [email protected]
Going up hill when vehicle died out for no reason. Towed to dealer & 1st time, nothing found. 2nd time it happened, was told torque convertor needed changing. 3rd time, was told transmission was in bad shape along with torque convertor & both needed replacing.
When at a complete stop, placing shifter into reverse, a loud grinding noise will occur due to a design flaw.
Everytime the vehicle is put into reverse the gears grind and make a loud noise. Dealer can't fix problem.
Reverse gear grinds badly. The teeth are being worn each time the vehicle is put into reverse.
Fan clutch engaged when engine temperature is cold or warm resulting in a loud roaring blower noise as the car is accelerated from a stop. If the engine is revved up and down in neutral prior to putting it in drive, the problem is temporarity avoided, but it returns to this condition until the engine is finally driven for about 10 miles or more.
Clutch failure.
Transmission tailshaft/seal failed resulting in leakage.
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