When vehicle is in park it will continue to move, as if it was still in drive.
2001 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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Truck stalls when put into reverse, same problem occurs at times in drive as well
Defective power train and the goodyear tires.
Truck was in park shifted unexpectedly into reverse, causing truck to hit a dock damaging tailgate.
Consumer stated the right front cv boot on front axle was open and caused loss of lubricant, vehicle being towed to dealer. Cv axle was separating at seal, the repairs were made, however the vehicle was sold.*ak
Consumer stated the vehicle stopped moving while driving, the problem was due to the third gear separating in the transmission, the was problem repaired, however consumer sold the vehicle. *jg
Shift lever will go into any gear without pressing the brake down. Sometimes shifter indicates vehicle is in drive when it's really in reverse, drivers feels this is very unsafe. Dealer has not found a solution. *ak shifter pops out of drive or reverse, steering wheel does not lock when key is removed from switch, dealer serviced 5 times.
Vehicle stalls and does not change gears properly. Dealer has been unable to locate source of problem. Please provide further details.
I was driving in rush hour traffic. Traffic had stopped and when it started moving again, the vehicle would not go into gear. There was no grinding. There was nothing. It was like there were no gears there at all.
Vehicle can be shifted into any gear without applying brakes. Dealer has been contacted twice for correction of problem. Please provide further details.
While on a long trip transmission started slipping, vehicle at dealership at this time. *ak consumer stated that the dealer rebuilt the transmission under warranty and while test-driving their work, it failed and they rebuilt it for the second time, the vehicle is still shifts improperly.
This is second notice. Now there was a minor accident. What next?no safety defect.
While driving at 30 MPH consumer heard a loud boom. Pulled over, and noticed that driveline was on the ground and fluid was all down the road. Consumer felt if this would have happened on highway someone could have been seriously hurt.
Consumer stated vehicle was parked and when consumer went to check on vehicle, it had rolled down a mountain. Consumer also stated had gotten recall# 01v077000 but hadn't got recall fixed yet. Vehicle was totaled.
Driveline fell out of vehicle. Also, long metal tube came out of transmission. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated it was a defective part in vehicle. Please add VIN.
I feel that the problem with the front brakes has to do with the new all wheel drive system. The transmission problem is very scary because sometimes it takes a few seconds to down shift and that may lead me into haveing an accident. The seat is a big comfort issue seeing that is where you sit to drive. The engine idle makes me feel like the truck is going to stall out and I will have to restart it not good if you are sitting in a line of moveing cars
Consumer stated that while driving out of the drive way or out of the parking the transmission will stay fine but when driven on the high way the transmission will jump out of gear without a warning. Please provide more information.
When the engine is on and while turning / shifting or placing vehicle in reverse rpms will drop from 650 down to 300, and there will be no power for vehicle to move. Please provide more information.
While driving slowly in first gear vehicle surges back and forth violently.when this happens, consumer has to stop vehicle and start it up again. *ak consumer states the problem is becoming more frequent.
While driving 65 MPH right wheel came off, then left wheel, came off. Rear axle had sheared off vehicle.
Recall 01v077 was completed on vehicle, however after repair, consumer drove onto driveway which is on a steep incline, waited for garage door to open and while consumer had foot on brake, the vehicle rolled back 2 feet or so, consumer pressed on gas to find engine had cut off, transmission specialist stated this is normal and it is a safety feature.
The right rear tire/wheel protrudes farther out from body then left tire/wheel assembly. I'm concerned this could effect the drivabilty,handling and safety of the truck in a accident or in an evasive maneuver.
Vehicle able to shift out of gear without applying brake pedal; manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that was not cover under a recall.
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