1999 Dodge Dakota transmission problems

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 153,362 miles · MI

Vehicle stalls intermittently in a unpredictable pattern. Vehicle restarts after stalling 7 out of 10 times. When it wont restart immediately after stalling it will take upwards of 10 minutes to achieve engine operation. I've replaced the crank position sensor, as well the cam position sensor. Vehicle continues to stall intermittently.

Filed Sep 17, 2017 · Transmission · 186,000 miles · TN

The nut came off the pinion

Filed Jul 8, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 158,000 miles · PA

I got the '99 dakota about 7 months ago and liked it drove pretty good even through the week when it was all single digits no problem. Then once it started to warm up into the mid to high teens and up to then 60s and 70 it would shake at least twice a week. It always seemed to start at about 45 then once the engine warmed up it would stop. That stopped now that its in the 80s and 90s. Now I barely have power steering and looking at it, it seems to be the intermediate steering column shaft which looking at all the complaints I'm surprised you haven't looked into it for it to be recalled by now along with the tie rods, ball joints, etc. These things seem to be falling apart at the front. I just hope nobody dies before this is fixed.

Filed Aug 19, 2010 · Transmission · 126,000 miles · KY

Tsb#030299a, sounds like my truck is going to fall apart.

Filed Nov 9, 2009 · Transmission · 105,000 miles · AR · crash

Upon starting my 1999 dodge dakota, it immediately went full throttle and lurched forward, brakes would not hold the vehicle. Was placed in reverse and vehicle immediately went backwards in full throttle. Still unable to stop the vehicle with brakes, hit an oak tree which totally wrecked the truck. Note: the transmission was still in "park" when truck went forward. Things happened so fast that my wife, who was driving the truck, did not think to turn off the ignition.

Filed Feb 22, 2009 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · MI

1999 dodge dakota sport transmission failure at 150,000mi and air cond. Gone

Filed Feb 6, 2009 · Engine, Suspension · FL

Premature ball joint failure resulting in extensive repair costs, premature transmission failure resulting in replacement of transmission, excessive oil sludge build up causing loss of oil pressure, possible damage to engine.

Filed Jun 25, 2007 · Electrical, Suspension · 155,000 miles · CO

Truck died in downtown denver. No bus"on digital odometer. Took to dealership for wire harness connector replacement, but it was still failing.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Suspension, Transmission · 78,000 miles · IL

Failed transmission, failed upper and lower ball joints failed rear differential and clear coat delamanting on all panels of truck.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 30,000 miles · VT

I had bought my 1999 dodge dakota in 2001, less than 1 year of purchasing this truck, I lost oil pressure, returned the truck to dealer where they tried to replace my motor with a motor that had more miles, this did not happen. Then another year later, gears in my transmission were spent where I had to pay a few thousand dollars to have it repaired. Truck has been sitting for a year, cause of engine knocking again, with no oil pressure, also replaced the oil pump, still no pressure. New converter was put in, still good!! Brakes and rotors are another big complaint of mine, when I have to constantly replace these parts, like every 6 months, can you tell me why? I used to love dodge, but this truck has been a 1 big headache, even parked, cause I know it is going to be costly to repair it again.