2002 Dodge Dakota: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Jun 27, 2022 · Transmission · VA · crash

My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking brake anytime I am parked.

Filed Jun 9, 2018 · Transmission · 190,000 miles · WA

Recall g38 / the trans shifter started to not go into park at times and then slip out now it will not go into park at all..shifter stops at reverse and I have looked at shifter ajustment and no problem there, the recall said it did not apply to my VIN .but I am having same problems listed as the recall state's other's have , did I miss something and iam in recall added later?

Filed Dec 2, 2016 · Transmission · 127,249 miles · OH

My truck will not go into park all other gear selections are available but no park. Additionally I'm able to turn the key back to the off position & take the key out. I pulled into work & was unable once I pulled into a parking place to put my truck into park. I ended up having to stay with my vehicle foot on the brake until someone blocked my wheels with a piece of firewood because the parking brake has also failed. Chrysler has a recall for 2001 & 2002 models for this very issue. After calling the dealer & chrysler my truck is *big surprise* not covered under recall g28. I no longer feel safe as this truck is my only method of transportation. Chrysler needs to honor their recalls!

Filed Jan 12, 2011 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · SC

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.

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Transmission · 300 miles · AR

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.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Locks, Steering · 100 miles · CA

Bought a 2002 dodge dakota new. Took it back 3 times for column mounted shifter problems within days of it jamming, could not get it out of park,then it wouldn't stay in park, making a crunching sound when you try to shift threw the gears. Each time I took it back, another problem came up caused buy the dealers neglect damaging the truck, I complained to chrysler corp and they blew me off and told me I was a troubled customer and they never would return my calls. I parked the truck in the garage and never trusted it for any long trips and such. Got stuck 250 miles from home when the shifter would not go into park, and then not stay in park. Now I was sent a recall notice of this issue ( recall g28 ignition/park shift interlock system) I took this truck to glenn e thomas dodge in long beach california for the recall and they attempted to repair this, I did not even get out of the driveway when I noticed the shifter still did not work correct and still was having an problem. I asked for the service personnel to look at this and he told me it was normal, it clearly was not ! They attempted to take it in again, and still it did the same thing, this 3 time repeat repair before I even got off the lot. I got disgusted again and left but when I got down the street I noticed that the steering wheel was off center and not even straight anymore. This truck has only 11,250 miles on it and is like mint new condition ( except for this problem) not a scratch, mark or dirt anywhere on it. I am not trusting this vehicle it could go into reverse and kill someone. There is more I have to say about this and would like to inform the federal safety agency of this issue before something bad happens. Also want this fixed or for chrysler to take it back.

Filed Feb 19, 2008 · Transmission · 29,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Engine · 79,700 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. When starting the vehicle or after the vehicle becomes cold, the gear will not shift out of park for 30-40 minutes. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the engine light remained illuminated. The contact drove to the dealer and they replaced the battery, the gas emission canister, and the hose package for emissions, the timing chain, the manifold exhaust on the left side, and the insulator steering gear. The vehicle was still under warranty. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was rattling and revving up to 2,500 RPM's. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and remained there for over a month. When the vehicle was retrieved the second time, the alarm system was not working. The contact does not want to take the vehicle back to the dealer because everytime he gets the vehicle back something else fails. The current mileage was 80,552 and failure mileage was 79,700.

Filed Aug 13, 2003 · Transmission · 80 miles · NJ

Transmission not shifting properly. Shifts at 35 MPH and then winds out to 55 MPH or more and will not shift until you take foot off gas slightly. Vehicle has been brought back 6 times for same problem. Their "fix" was from adjustments to changing internal tranmission parts to installing a new transmission with the same problem persisting. Now am in lemon law litigation.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Transmission · FL

While driving automatic transmission doesn't shift properly from the third to the fourth gear ,won't shift. Dealer has inspected vehicle eight times, and could not duplicate or correct the problem.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Transmission · 5,000 miles · CT

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.

Filed Apr 2, 2003 · Suspension, Transmission · 6,527 miles · OK

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.