The shifter will not move from park position. I contacted chrysler due to the recall for that specific problem with that year model. They informed me that it is VIN # related problem (it is a specific VIN numbers that it is related to). I informed them that I'm experiencing the same exact same problem that all sites, reports and blogs are talking about. The final answer is to take my car to be diagnose, depending on the report they may or may not pay for the repairs. How it is different this problem from the problem that I'm having?!
2002 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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2002 dodge dakota consumer is concerned about brake line *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was manufactured with inferior materials. The gas tank straps broke and the transmission and brake lines had rusted and were leaking. The repair shop replaced the brake line and brake hose.
Ignition/park interlocksystem. Automatic transmission. Shifting lever sticks in park. Cannot shift gear out of park.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away into a busy street. The contact was able to recover the vehicle without incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact was informed of the recall for the failure under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,233. Updated 02/20/13*lj updated 02/20/2013
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. While parked, the contact was unable to move the gear shifter out of park while the ignition key was removed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technicians advise the contact that the gear shift blocker and bracket assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number: 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact started the ignition and was unable to shift out of park and into drive until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column shift interlock would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 9power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift); however the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that when the temperature reached the freezing mark, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact had to start leaving the vehicle in neutral because it allowed the vehicle to be driven when it was cold overnight. The dealer stated that the transmission fluid and filter needed to be replaced because they were contaminated. The repair did not correct the problem. An independent mechanic referenced recall 07v5550000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,700.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota rt. While parking the vehicle, the contact stated the shifter would not move into park. He moved the gear shift as far as it would go and engaged the emergency brakes. He parked on a incline and used some blocks to secure the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not a part of the recall. The contact stated that his transmission has also started to malfunction. He referenced recall the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000, power train:automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000. The approximate current mileage is 73,000. Updated 10/21/10. *lj updated 10/26/10
My 2002 dodge dakota has low power and doesn't shift properly doesn't always down shift when I come to a full stop & down shift out of fourth gear to third on its own. Seems to be more often with age of vehicle.
The park shift interlock system has become inoperative.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact was experiencing issues with the steering component on her vehicle. He stated that the tires were wearing quickly. The dealer stated that they could not repair the vehicle because the cv joints needed to be replaced. The contact refused to service the cv joints. The manufacturer stated that they could not cover the repairs because the previous owner already had it repaired according to the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 127,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the shift interlock would not allow him to shift into gear. The failure was due to the power train transmission linkage, which has failed on more than one occasion. When this occurs, it sometimes takes more than thirty minutes to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle would not be repaired according to the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The contact took his vehicle to a repair shop for repairs. The failure mileage was 58,300.
Went to the store and put the vehicle in park it did not hold had to apply parking brake. Got home and truck locked in park. Three days later the truck would not lock in park and has not locked in park since. Checked the shifting mechanisms and there was no problem with any parts. Tried to adjust shift cable and there was no room to adjust.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. While the vehicle was parked on the street with the engine turned off, the gear shifter automatically moved out of the park position into reverse. The vehicle rolled without warning. The contact was stationed behind the moving vehicle, but was able to move out of the way. He attempted to open the driver's side door to change the gear shifter and was struck by the door. The vehicle rolled over his right leg, struck a curb, and crashed into the trees. The police and ambulance were not called to the scene. The contact sustained severe injuries. There were no damages to the vehicle. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence and has not been repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
June of 2006, my fifteen year old son was sitting in my 2002 dodge dakota listening to the radio. My wife heard a crash and when we ran out to investigate, the truck was down an embankment. What kept the truck from flipping over was that it slammed into a tree from the rear and was pinned. Police, ems and an ambluance was called to the scene to rescue him the truck. My son was unconscious and only slightly responsive to voice commands. He was taken to william beaumont hospital in royal oak, michigan where he was admitted for tests and x-rays. He has a closed head injury and suffers from headaches and has to examined and treated periodically. I did not think anything more about the accident until a television news report confirmed that there was a recall for chrysler (trucks) jumping out of gear. I was not getting any cooperationfrom the local dealership or from chrysler. I have the chrysler recall number of g28 that I retrieved from your website. I called chrylser today and they still deny that there is a recall on the "lever and linkage-column shift for automatic transmissions".
2002 dodge dakota with a recall. Consumer states that the headlights and door locks worked fine before it was put into the shop to have the recall performed. She states that now they only work sporadically. *kb recall # 07v555000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The vehicle was parked in the driveway with the key removed from the ignition. Moments later, the contact found the vehicle parked in the middle of the road. The rear bumper was damaged. The insurance company is investigating the failure. The contact received a recall notice for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (g28) (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) in march of 2008. The manufacturer stated that they will only repair the recalled component. They will need dates and insurance information from the contact to consider repairing the rear bumper. The current and failure mileages were 64,094.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the non-slip pad for the clutch pedal has worn down to the metal clutch. The contact attempted to replace the clutch pad, but the dealer is having difficulty finding the correct pad to fit his clutch pedal. The contact has been to two different dealers, but they were unable to assist. The current mileage was 73,000 and failure mileage was 70,880.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that her vehicle rolled out of the driveway and crashed while parked. The crash damaged the rear bumper and tailgate. The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle until she notified her insurance company. The federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 64,924.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact attempted to move the vehicle, but remained stuck when in low gear. He placed the vehicle into park and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to drive in reverse and the contact was struck by the door and knocked to the ground. The vehicle began to drag the contact. The vehicle's owner was able to enter the vehicle and shut it off. The vehicle slipped into reverse. The same day a recall letter was received for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The contact sustained bruises on her right leg. The mileage information, purchase date, powertrain, and dealer information were unavailable.
In the spring 2006 my dodge dakota popped out of gear and rolled backwards towards oncoming traffic and fuel pumps. I tried to stop the truck but ended up getting knocked off my feet and in doing so I grabbed the steering wheel and fell causing the truck to run over both of my legs. I was treated at the hospital and released and my truck suffered rear end damage to this day still not repaired.
Consumer requesting reimbursement to repair a 2002 dodge dakota. Consumer stated that he had this repair done in 2004 and would like reimbursement for the repair. *kb the consumer stated back in 2004 he experienced the same problem as described in the recall. He parked the vehicle, removed the key from the ignition, and exited the vehicle. The vehicle then rolled out of the driveway hitting a tree. The consumer was denied reimbursement, because according to dodge, he didn't notify them when the incident happened.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle would jump out of park and roll backwards. The contact did not take the vehicle to the dealer and waited for a recall notice; however, they stated that no recall was issued. The contact was given the number to the manufacturer to verify if a recall was available. The failure mileage was 29,000 and current mileage was 30,474. Updated 03-04-08 *bf the consumer also stated the vehicle would not go into park at times. The consumer was informed there was a recall, however his vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. Updated.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. While applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle attempted to stop and then drastically jerked forward. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral. In addition, while approaching a traffic sign, the vehicle jerked forward and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle must be shifted into neutral in order for it to completely stop. The dealer stated that he needed to rebuild the transmission, even though the VIN was included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). However, repairing that component alone would not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 90,000.
Rear diff in my 2002 dodge dakota failed and almost caused me to get in a head on collision.
The 9.25? Limited-slip differential in our 2002 dodge dakota crew cab failed after components of the differential disintegrated at 75,000 miles. Pictures available. This failure could have resulted in a catastrophic failure if a very slight noise had not developed during parking lot turns. A quick google of this problem resulted in numerous reports of this problem including catastrophic failures at highway speeds.
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota quad cab. While driving 25 MPH, the check engine light illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer the following day. The dealer stated that the transmission and valves failed and that the clutch and valves needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 36,561. Updated 09/05/07
Bought 2002 slt quad cab dakota new from dealership. First experienced truck stalling while driving on roadways (very dangerous!), without warning and without check engine light coming on. Sometimes, it would also stall if put into drive/reverse from a parked position. Had truck towed at least twice, because I was afraid to drive it home because it was stalling too many times. Took in to dealership three times. Since engine light wasn't on, diagnostic test couldn't determine problem readily; problem was intermittent. Over the course of the first two visits to dealership, I had tune-up, throttle body cleaned, new distributor plate, new oil pan gasket. By the third time, I had the entire powertrain control module replaced: the "brain" of the truck, as the mechanic put it to me. This should not happen when a brand-new truck is only four years old; the "brain" should not die that soon. That is unacceptable, especially if the PCM/stalling problem is considered "characteristic." all of this cost me about $2,500. The quality of this truck has not, and still does not, meet my expectations. The truck is too young to be having these sorts of problems. I expect to put thousands of dollars into a 10 year-old truck, not a four year-old truck. I am also experiencing transmission issues with the truck not shifting properly. I will outline that in separate complaint.
I have had several alarming failures with my dodge dakota quad cab. It is a 2002 v6 auto transmission pw pl. I have had the ball joints replaced because of the recall, my transmission has failed (twice), my front hubs & spindles completely disintegrated and could have killed my family, my water pump has failed and had to be replaced, the driver side taillight seems to fail often, the vacuum hoses have all had to be replaced because of the cheap rubber used by the manufacturer fail by cracking and causing all sorts of leaks causing engine lights, loud noises under the hood, and horrible gas mileage. I have done everything possible to be proactive in my maintenance of the vehicle. I have had the major repairs done professionally. I do not understand how a 2002 vehicle can have so many potentially fatal problems and be ignored. I have searched high and low for quality bulletins but cannot find anything. My gas mileage is now down to 14 mpg and the truck is falling apart.
Timing control module, TCM is pulsing interior/exterior lights, windshield wipers, etc. To an off state at once per second continuously. When truck is parked, headlamp relay can be heard pulsing. The vehicle cannot be driven at night due to visual confusion and safety problems with other traffic. No apparent cause of failure. Truck has 18k miles and is only 4 years old. Other complaints indicate that TCM was replaced to fix problem. My concern is that the cause of failure may not be internal to TCM and replacing it will be an ongoing event. Has dodge determined the cause of this module failure? Is this not a design flaw since there have been several reports of the same problem?
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