2001 dodge dakota had many problems with the drive train and brakes.*mr the consumer heard a clunking noise when shifting from park to drive, reverse, etc. The rear tire on the right side stuck out from the vehicle. The driveshaft seemed to have alot o slack in it. There was a popping noise in the front end when making sharp slow turns. There was a whining noise in the steering and rear end when turning. The vehicle was taken tot he dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problems. The brake, rotors, calipers had to be replaced between 55-8000 miles.
2001 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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While parked vehicle went out of gear, rolled backward, and hit a tree.
While driving at a slow speed the pinon gear shaft broke causing the drive shaft to fall out in the middle of a busy roadway. The rear differential locked shortly after the driveshaft fell into street. The truck had 56,000 miles on it and chrysler/dodge refused to cover any part of the repair.
Vehicle shut completely down while driving. (nar)
The consumer complained about the rear-end locking up. This occurred while driving 30 MPH. The rear end pinion gear locked up, sheared the bolts off the driveshaft, broke the rear of the transmission, and leaked oil everywhere. The tow truck driver informed the consumer about another dodge vehicle that experienced the same problem. *ak *sc
While making left or right turns consumer noticed a popping noise. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician , who determined that the front axle had problems, but failed to fix it until it was recalled a few months later. While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a popping sound again which resulted in the vehicle sliding sideways and crashing into a tree; vehicle was totaled.
I bought a 2001 dodge dakota sport with a 6 cylinder so far there has been 3 cv shafts put in it and I am wondering why I have to keep replacing the cv shafts in this truck, it is getting very aggravating I bought the truck with 9100 miles on it may of 2001 two month after I got it I had to replace the power steering pump and the cv shaft. I've had to replace the cv shaft 2 other times since then right now it has about 43500 on it now why does this problem keep occurring.
I have a problem with my fwd. I had replaced module/contrlo, anti-lock brake,trasfer case gear and the modulefor the transfer case.and the shift motor (vacuum). And also the propeller shaft, with universal joints replaced also. And to top it off my fwd service light is on again,also I have no low gear in fwd light is blinking.and front end still makes noise. I have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.
Spontaneous breaking of front axle and ball joint, resulting in right front wheel falling off vehicle. The incident happened at low speed, so was able to maintain. *ak control of vehicle
Gears in front axle quit working front tires locked up while driving.
While attempting to engage the two wheel drive vehicle became inoperative. As a result, vehicle became stuck in four wheel drive.
2001 dodge dakota slipped out of park into reverse gear and was circling out of control.*mr the vehicle eventually struck a concrete median and stopped. The driveshaft and other parts under the vehicle were damaged. This wasn't the first time the gear selector jumped out of gear. This vehicle was previously taken to maroone/dodge service center to have the transmission checked where it sat to this day. Consumer stated it was a mechanical problem since they complained about this. They haven't obtained no information on their vehicle since it was towed to the repair shop. The A/C only worked on high due to a faulty blower motor resistor. The power steering made noise intermittently. The gas cap was loose which caused the check engine light to illuminate. The driver seat handle came apart *ph
Consumer called complaining about engine problems. Also stated that every time it overextends 4 rpms will not switch gears, transmission failed, and vehicle vibrated and died. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they would not do any thing because there was no recall on this vehicle.
Transmission shifting,slipping,poor accelaration. Previously complained about noise in front end when turning. Bad idle and poor fuel economy.
Front brakes clunk when applied,dealer replaced rotors. Transmission won't shift properly,dealer ordered and replaced new valve body. Lower engine needed to be replaced,because of valve tapping. A/c has bad odor when on. Front end squeaked around boots front end has bad knocking sound. 2 goodyear tires slow leak. Problems started at 1,254 miles, and keep going at 26,000 miles.
Front axle on 2001 dodge dakota unexpectedly broke. *mr the vehicle was in motion when the incident occurred. The dealer stated it was a manufacturer's problem. The consumer experienced several serious problems within one year with sudden acceleration on up to 80 MPH. *scc
When stop and in neutral. It's very hard to put it in first gear and the car gets stuck in the middle of the road. It just wont shift into first gear you can be there for about 5 minutes trying to put it in first gear, and this causes a traffic jam behind me. I'm not sure if its the gear box or the clutch, but its very frustrating. This is a 2001 truck and I don't think it should be having a problem yet. Maybe there's another 2001 dodge dakota with the same problem like this.
I was driving to work and my front axle broke. I also had two previous problems with the truck were it would accelerate on it's own to 80 miles a hour and the only way to stop was to shift into neutral, emergency brake and press on the brakes and pray. I was out of a car over thirty days between the two times trying to repair the acceleration.
2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 driving along the hwy around curve at 55 miles and hour power steering failed almost had a head on collision. The truck has been in the shop for a week being fixed under warranty. Odometer 29980.00 miles. I have had multiple problems with this truck ever since it was bought new, they had to replace the power steering pump, malfunction indicator light (mil) on the dash. Transmission slipping. Received the truck back from the dealer drove 22 miles transmission slipping again mil light on again. Had to replace the radio malfunction, I could go on and on. I feel that the power steering failing, could have cost my wifes life not to mention the occupents of the on comming truck. The truck is driven by her 99 percent of the time. I just happened to be driving it on the long weekend. I was able to fight with it and managed to drive to the side of the road. I feel that this should not have accured with the kind of mileage precent on the truck as well as the age. Any help you can profide in addressing these issues, would be appreciated
Transmission will not shift to second gear under full throttle. This problem has occurred since purchase date and occurs every time.
On full throttle acceleration the automatic transmission will not up shift from 1st to 2nd. Chrysler states that is not a defect and is normal.
Transmission continues to shift erratically, despite being seen by two different dealers. The TCM seems to be an issue. Reprogramming it doesn't seem to fix the problem. The factory tsb has been done twice but has failed to remedy the problem. Vehicle will sometimes lurch up into 2nd gear at lower speeds without warning or down to 1st from 2nd without warning despite traveling at a constant speed of approximately 20 MPH. After 22500 miles the vehicle has developed a moderate to severe problem when braking. The vehicle seems to hop in the front end during braking and the brakes seem to loose effectiveness momentarily. Closer investigation revealed both front shocks had failed. The front brake system seems to be in good working order. No leaks, normal pad and rotor wear, no grooves on rotor, the front shocks were replaced but the vehicle continues to have the braking hopping pulsating problem.
Shifts into netural while driving will not upshift from lower gear vechicle still at dealer still has not dianosoned problem has had since 2/6/03 while I pay for a rental car.
Auto transmission would not shift properly on acceleartion. Required transducer and solenoid governor valve replacement twice within one year. First time it ws covered under warranty, one year and 17,901 miles later, replacement was required and not covered under dodge warranty.
I do not have the exact dates for each time the transfer case has failed, my documents are in the vehicle, still in in the shop. The dealership has lead me to believe that it might be the way it was driven (of course). I assured them this was not the case and offered for them to drive the vehicle (if they can repair it again) as long as they drove it 20 miles per day and engaged the 4 wheel drive system for at least 1/2 mile per day. These are the exact driving conditions each time the transfer case has went out. My only other stipulation is that whomever drove it, did not transport children in this vehicle. (no takers so far) we live out in the county and off the main road. Four wheel drive is utilized not because of rough terrain, but because of the 45 degree incline (saves wear and tear on our tires). Another vehicle has been purchased to get back and forth to work and because I am terrified to drive this truck for fear of losing control due to yet another mechanical failure. We are not talking windshield wipers here. Russel at the dealership has contacted the manufacturer and has "not received adequate answers" to his questions regarding this transfer case. He also stated that they "no long made this transfer case" which "should tell him something." he has checked the gears in the transfer case to ensure the right gears were in there and they were. He also thought that maybe the previous owners did not engage the 4 wheel drive system. My response was "that would explain the first transfer case...what about the other two? We have purchased dodge products for well over 5 years now and look at nothing else when purchasing a new vehicle. It appears however, that when you need them to right a wrong, it is the consumer who is the victim, not the big corporation. I will rethink the purchasing of dodge vehicles from now on and can assure the chrysler corporation that my cummings diesel will be the last dodge product purchased in this household. Dt
While shifting vehicle into drive or reverse vehicle does not move. Dealer has been contacted, and repaired five times, but vehicle still has problem. Please provide further information.
Vehicle will start to move to the right when the consumer applies the brakes while driving. Problem gets worse when driving at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer three times, but the repairs do not work . Contacted dealer. *ak consumer states the caiplers have been replaced on several occasions, also the vehicle was realigned, also there was an oil and transmissin leak.
Transmission would jump out of gear while driving 50-55 MPH. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.
When the vehicle takes off from a dead stop the vehicle does not want to move. The transmission slips and right after that the "check engine light comes on. The vehicle does not shift properly and the vehicle runs at a high RPM until the vehicle is shut off. The problem then corrects itself temporarily. I have had this truck serviced at frederick dodge 4 times. First it was diagnosed as being low on transmission fluid(claimed it was not topped off at delivery) and it was causing rear sensor on trans to shut down transmission. Second time brought in for same problem, told that rear sensor is bad, that was replaced, third time, same problem, told that software for TCM needed to be updated. Fourth time, TCM and transmission being replaced. Truck is still in shop. Totally fed up. Truck has less 9500 miles on it. *ts *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763038
22 month old child hit gear shift lever from park to drive. Vehicle was turned off, and the key was not in ignition as it started to roll back in garage. Manufacturer was sending out an inspector for vehicle. Please provide more information.
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