The automatic transmission in this dodge dakota club cab 4x4 shifts with such force it throws the passengers neck around. It hangs in lower gears and down shifts with too much force. The word smooth has not been entered in this trucks computer.
2002 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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Unsafe condition involving the automatic transmission manifested itself at approximately 4,000 miles. While driving the vehicle the automatic transmission will enter overdrive mode at approximately 45-50mph. Once this occurs the vehcile will no longer respond to light or moderate throttle pressure. If you apply a heavier pressure then the vehiclee drops down into passing gear and takes off. This presents a very unsafe and hazardous condition when attempting to enter a limited access highway or passing another vehicle, in that the vehicle power and acceleration is lost at the precise moment that the transmission drops into overdrive. The dealers fix was to replace the automatic transmission. Unfortunately the new transmission has developed the same problem after only 3,000 miles. The new transmission also does not shift properly from 1st to 2nd gear when starting up in the morning. The engine revs and gains rpms but the transmission does not upshift until the vehicle has travelled 4-5 blocks.
Front end linkage. Transmission won't shift out. Front end has a popping noise again ( same as before) transmission won't shift out and causes the motor to rev up considerably.
Pickup truck drive train binds up during 2 wheel driving. The front axle (4x4) does not allow the front wheels to disengage. Truck has been to the dealer 3 times and dodge says this is the way they all are. At 4272 miles the front tires show significant feathering, and is stalling out when driving around corners in low gear mode (@ intersections and parking spaces). Dodge says that the front and rear axles are not limited slip but positive traction and recommends that I push in the clutch to keep from stalling. They want me to double-clutch to get through an intersection when I make left hand turns? I feel that this is a design error with safety implications.
My truck has loud knocking noise in engine and does not shift properely, have taken truck in and they say the engine racing is normal. The knocking noise is a purge solinoid which dodge addmits theres a problem but refuses to fix. They have made adjustments which now has affected performance to engine. I have had it in shop 4 times so far with no results. They try to tell you theres nothing wrong like its your own imagination.
We purchased a new 2002 dodge dakota quad in dec. '02. Within a few days, we noticed when first starting up in the morning, it clunked when putting in reverse, and it did not shift from 1st gear until we had gone 3-4 blocks. The engine was revving and the RPM's were increasing but the truck would not shift up to 2nd gear. We have taken it back to the dealer twice and they tell us they can find nothing wrong, which I know is not true.
Consumer states that the odometer reads lower than the vehicle is moving, causing the driver to go faster . Ts
The consumer states that the brakes are sticking/grabbing. Unable to duplicate-no problem found per dealer.
While driving vehicle, the transmission would miss a gear when trying to shift into 2nd gear. This caused the engine to rev up. While on a hill, the engine would rev up when transmission fails to shift properly. Then it would not shift out of gear. This had happened to the first transmission. Ts
Once the transmission was put into gear, the vehicle would not move forward. When the vehicle was in reverse, the vehicle would go forward instead of reverse. The dealer was contacted and stated that they will need to see the problem happening in order to fix it. Mr jg *jg the dealer has tried to fix the vehicle. The problem still exists.
Rear end & transsmission has had magor repairs five times in ninteen thousand miles and the problem is reaoccurring again. Chrysler's response after repairing the vehicle five times as they stated in a letter, the problem is characteristic of the vehicle. The vehicle should be completely replaced.
In shop (7) times in (5) months. Same complaint each time. Returned in same condition. Dealer says they "do not know about the lemon law". I am towing well under rated capacity, now told this is a "weak truck" by service manager. Stated my intentions before purchase and was assured this truck will tow "much more than I asked about. I tow about 1100 lbs about 2 days a week. The problems occured well before I started towing anything. I would appreciate any help or advice you can give me. Thank-you.
Vehicle was parked, engine running, when all of a sudden it shifted into reverse and rolled into a house, minor damage, no injuries.*ak
Transmission is not working properly. After putting vehicle into drive vehicle will at times not shift at all. Consumer would have to apply brakes before vehicle shifts. Contacted dealer, and dealer was going to take a look at vehicle.
While driving, without any indication, vehicle would shift out of overdrive to second gear. Please provide further information.
Transmission failed due to lack of oil from factory. Both factory and dealer signed vehicle preparation forms stating "all fluids checked". Transmission failed on freeway. Lost power to rear wheels. If it had locked up from failure a crash would have been likely.
Consumer states that the shift indicator does not properly indicate the correct gear the vehicle is in. Nlm
Vehicle was parked with engine running and emergency brake not applied. Consumer was at rear of vehicle when it shifted into reverse and ran over consumer. Vehicle went across the street and came to a stop , and hit an embankment. Consumer suffered extensive injuries, in hospital at this time.
Transmission burned up at 643 miles. This happend while consumer was driving. There was no prior warning. Transmission became harder to change. Has contacted dealer three times already, but dealer has only rebulit transmission once.
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