My son escaped danger when the transmission/torque converter of his 1999 dodge dakota went out on an interstate highway. After replacing that and heading back home, his u joints and wheel bearings went out almost causing another wreck. These were all repaired. So far $3000 in repairs in a month. Then the oil pressure dropped to zero as he was driving. Now the oil pump needs replaced. Along with the tie end rods, the timing chain, and the serpentine. He'd already had the total brake system replaced this summer. Having all the receipts showing regular oil changes, the warranty company refuses to pay for the oil pump because of some sludge in the pump. Now I find from researching on the computer that this is a very common problem in durangos and dakotas. We've put $5000 in this truck in less than one month. The manufacturer needs to admit the flaws in this vehicle. They have some responsibility here. We are just glad he was not injured or killed. But we've put over $5000 in a '99 vehicle - which is unfair when the problems are related to the design and manufacture of the vehicle.
1999 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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Dt: the consumer was driving at 35 MPH on the street when the transfer case busted. It fall out of the bottom of the vehicle. Consumer had to manually push the vehicle to the side of the street. The engine was still running, but the vehicle was nonmovable. There were no events leading up to this problem. There were no other problems with the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership and they told him they had never seen a problem like like this before. They said the whole housing busted and fell down, and they would have to replace the whole housing.
Dodge dakota 1999 consumer states vehicle front end wobble, brake vibration and upper/lower ball joint problem. *bf the shock absorbers and transfer case was defective. The power steering pump leaked and there was extra play in the steering. A piece of the exhaust fell off the vehicle.
Dodge dakota 1999 numerous problems with vehicle ball joint and steering mechanisms. *bf there were also problems with the rear end, transmission, engine malfunction lights, poor engine performance which consisted of hesitation and loss of power especially when under a load-going up and hill and seemed to get worse as the gas level in the tank lowered, hard abrupt shifting when in reverse and park to reverse, loud rubbing which was intermittent when making left turns and when stopping, the front would shake, the four wheel drive light was not visible on the dash when activated and would only show when the all wheel drive was activated, and there was a wobble, flexing and or vibration that would be present when braking along with a loose feeling or wobble when turning the front wheels. *sc
Vehicle was experiencing a clanking noise while driving at any speed. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the differential needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
I have a 99 dodge dakota with 59,000 miles. I am currently having my second 4wd transfer case replaced. First replacement was at 41,000 miles. I use my 4wd approx 20 times a year and for short distances. I have replaced the u joints twice, the A/C compressor once due to it being located in a terrible place. Oh, lets discuss the ball joints as well.
Numerous front end/engine, exhaust, brake and electrical mafunctions/mechanical problems including increasing severity front end wobbling/vibration/flexing when turning wheels, going down a hill and when applying brakes. No accident has occurred yet but owner is very concerned with safety of vehicle and operation. I have contacted,compained, called.e-mailed and faxed the dealer where I purchased this 1999 dodge dakota with suppossedly only 44951 miles -mitchell pre-owned certified on queen street in southington, ct and also the mitchell conglomerate owner steve mitchell as well as mitchell dodge in simsbury, ct who provided this suppossedly inspected, certified safe vehicle to mitchell in southington, ct for sale to the public.
To date, I have replaced the following: 1) upper ball joints - both sides 2) lower ball joints - both sides 3) calipers - both sides (front) 4) water pump 5) wheel hubs - both sides (front) 6) catalytic converter 7) headlamp switch. *jb now, I have the following problems: 1) headlamp switch (again) 2) transmission will not shift between gears 3) upper control arm bushings.
When driving 1999 dodge dakota pickup in temperatures below -10 degrees f overdrive malfunctions. Dealer at first claimed that it was supposed do this. Later they admitted that it was a design defect, but, do not know how to fix it. Many of these vehicles have been sold in the northern states under false pretences.
Consumer noticed that the rear axel seal leaked and was dripping fluid onto the rear brakes. This problem was repaired twice, problem recurred. Also, ball joints wore out excessively on both sides, upper and lower.
My 99 dakota began howling and whinning in the rear end. I had the rear end and gear lube inspected. Gear lube was full, and gears and bearings showed no sign of wear. About 1 week later while driving on the highway, my ABS and e-brake light came on. Brake fluid was nearly empty. Mechanic found front and rear brake liners worn, and repaired as necassary. This did not fix any light or noise problems. As soon as the ABS light came on, my speedometer would not function under 40 MPH, and engine would stall at stops. Mechanic removed differential, and pinion gear. Pinion bearing was shredded badly, causing the howling. All bearings in rear end were replaced, and rear end noise was cured. The bearing shavings may have damaged the rear ABS speed sensor. I have heard of the same symptoms for the rear end noise from other dakota owners both on line and in person. This was a costly and stressful diagnosis proceedure, and may warrant some sort of possible recall investigation. Is the manufacturer using an inferior lubricant? This truck's front bumper was almost completely rusted by 40,000mi. Not the first I've heard of that issue either.
I was driving my 1999 2wd dodge dakota about 5mph when the drive pinion gear shaft that goes into the rear end snapped clean into two pieces. It caused the driveline to fall and spin hitting the underside of the truck including the gas tank and caused the rear wheels to lockup and stop turning. (good thing I was only going 5mph)
Dealer replaced twice both upper and lower ball joints, also, the transfer case was replaced. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *ph 1999 dodge dakota has had the following repairs peformed: replacement of transfer case, upper and lower ball joints, wheel bearings, right hub assembly, right rotor, right axle assembly, and front shocks.
There was a noise from the rear end of the vehicle. It was determined that the rear end bolts and other components came apart. The dealer replaced the gears and differential. The ABS system also failed. *ak
Water pump failure, after replacement of catalytic converter exhaust leak detected, slow speed from 2nd to 3rd gear, gear sticks from 3rd to 4th gear, rough idling, odometer reading failure, ABS light stays on, check engine light remains lit, gas tank sensor failure (reads empty when tank is full), when driving approx. 10 - 20 MPH engine stalls / shuts off, coming to stop engine shuts off, vehicle vibration when brakes applied to come to a stop or slowing down (rear brakes), engine pings / knocks in normal operation at speeds from 30 to 70+ MPH, after the engine warms up, anti-lock / ABS sensor out, fuel gauge - sending unit malfunction, intake manifold gasket leaking, gasket cracked / leaking, thermostat gasket leaking, drive belt cracking / deteriorating, fuel induction system failing. Problems with this vehicle since date of purchase. Purchased from honda north dealer.
While driving the vehicles' automactic transmission started slipping gears. This resulted in other parts in the transmission burning out.(parts unknown). The dealership indicated this was caused by the rubber seals going bad. There is a tis bulletin for this problem. Ts
Transmission is slipping. The truck has 47,078 miles. Too it in and they told me that I need an entire new transmission or they could repair it for $100.00 less then a factory rebuilt transmission. I don't feel as though a transmission should be slipping with only 47,000 miles on it. The service man told me that it was the front clutch piston was what was the problem. Have you had any other complaints? I feel as though this is unacceptable due to the low miles. I feel as though it is a factory defect.
The transmission was destroyed due to an improperly installed check valve. This stopped all flow to and from the transmission and transmission fluid cooler.
While driving transmission would not shift up to fourth gear. Consumer checked fluids and found transmission fluid low, also hot and brown. After adding fluid the transmission shifted properly. The dealer stated transmission needed to be rebuilt. Mr the failure was in the one way valve which was reversed in the transmission oil cooler line, and failed to shift to fourth gear while driving. The transmission was rebuilt. Scc
Vehicle was parked with engine running, consumer shifted to drive instead of reverse and hit a tree. Upon impact, neither airbag deployed. No injury, damage to vehicle was $ 5777.00.
Both rear axles locked up while driving 25 MPH. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. . Feel free to provide any further information.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a residential street. She was bending down to pick up something from the floor while vehicle was still traveling and hit a brick fence. Upon impact, front airbags didn't go off.*ak when the consumer was traveling about 25-30 MPH on residential street. The truck in front of consumer lost object from back of his truck. Consumer swerved to miss and hit a parked car. Upon impact airbags didn't go off. Consumer stated that A/C was inoperative, transmission was not shifting correctly, engine leaks oil from oil pan area, thermostat leaks, the intake manifold gasket was leaking.
Fortunetly there were no other parties involved. There was a terrible grinding noise in the transmission when operated at 5 MPH or 55 MPH. Brought to motorquest of wellesley, ma and they diagnossed the vehicle with a dead transmission. The vehicle is used primarily for transportation to and from work at an average of 60- 70 miles /day. We have not used it for off roading and have regular oil changes and servicing done. Isn't it unusual for a vehicle with 45000-46000 miles to need a new transmission?
A few minutes after vehicle was parked it jumped out of park into drive and rolled forward, causing damages to garage. Cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Vehicle has been through 5 transmissions within last 10,000 miles. Once a brand new transmission is put in it burns right out. Cause is unknown. Please provide furthr information.
All four tires have been replaced twice due to unusual wear. Transmission sensor has goen out twice, ball joints & levers are bad.
Vehicle was parked on a hill without parking brake on, car was running, consumer accidently hit gear shift, and consumer 's body was not all the way in truck when vehicle rolled backwards, trapping consumer between truck and door, and rear shoulder was ran over. Consumer stated there was no shift interlocking system.*ak
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Rear end has been replaced 3 times, but still have whine, dodge tells dealer will not do anything else until they find problem, and that has been a 1yr ago
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