2003 Dodge Dakota: transmission slipping

Filed Mar 23, 2009 · Tires · 33,000 miles · NH

In late february 2009 I had a slipped belt on one of my goodyear wrangler rt/s tires on my 2003 dodge dakota. This was particularly annoying especially since the tires only had 33k miles on them. The spare had never been used so we put the spare tire on. That was find for a few weeks but then the other tires started slipping belts. After the initial tire I contacted goodyear to inform them what had happened to their goodyear wrangler rt/s tire and they indicated that sullivan tire in stratham new hampsire could review the situation for them since they were a trusted dealership. Today I brought the car back to sullivan tire and they told me that the belts on the other tires had slipped and were actually dangerous and I should be careful about driving on them. As a result I had them replace the tires and was so mad about this that I had them put dunlop tires instead of goodyear on them. I realize that these were the original tires on my 2003 truck ( sullivan tire indicated that the serial numbers indicated this) but the tires had in excess of 50% treadware on them. Sullivan tire told me that because the tires were about 7 years old that goodyear would no do anything. After leaving I checked the tire warranty document that came with the car and there was no indication that there was any time limit on the warranty - only treadwear. I am out $587 and should have not been. I feel that these tires were defective and something should have been done because of this. Please let me know if there had been any other complaints about this sort of thing. I have never had anything like this happen to me. I am 62 and have been driving since I was 16 and am very familiar with cars since my dad was a mechanic.

Filed Aug 24, 2007 · Transmission · 34,700 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle slipped out of gear and began to roll while it was parked. The vehicle was unable to be driven because it would not shift into gear. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 34,700.

Filed Aug 22, 2007 · Transmission · 34,000 miles · MI

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. When she attempted to enter the vehicle, the stick slipped out of gear and the vehicle began to roll backward. The vehicle was parked in first gear and the engine was turned off. The vehicle was parked on a flat surface and the weather was normal. The vehicle was not looked at by a dealer. The current mileage was 34,750. The failure mileage was 34,000.

Filed Sep 14, 2004 · Transmission · 12,000 miles · FL

I have this 2003 dakota truck with 22,000 miles and the transmission slip at first startup and it is random maybe twice a month. The truck has been in the dealer three times and their position is they need see it slip before they can fix it. 2003 dodge dakota quad cab 5-spd automatic transmission 5-45rfe 4.7l magnum v8 air conditioning heavy duty service group

Filed Aug 19, 2004 · Transmission · 1,000 miles · NY

While driving at any speed the transmission slipped. The vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the transmission needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · CA

We have recently submitted a claim to the bureau of automotive repairs. Our truck has been in the shop 6 times for the same and new problems. We bought this vehicle in june with 12 miles on it. They recently had our vehicle for 3 days in a row and wanted to keep it for a 4th day, however we declined. Below please find a list of the problems: 1) loud howling noise when backing up in reverse 2) slips out of gear when in reverse or drive 3) idles roughly 4) occasionally dies when backing in reverse or going forward 5) wheel well guards are starting to peel away 6) runs in the paint job 7) there was electrical wiring issues 8) transmission issues

Filed Aug 2, 2003 · Transmission · 3,600 miles · CA

After driving approx. 4 hours from fresno to reno on july 6, 2003 we were coming over interstate 80 at 70-75 MPH, when our truck slipped out of gear, making the truck sound as if it had downshifted. We pulled off the highway thinking the transmission overheated and checked fluid levels. They were fine. We got back on the highway and not 5 miles later it did the same thing again. We thought we might be stranded.the dealer could find nothing wrong with the trucks computer and could not find anything on its memory. We got the truck back with no repairs. Today, august 2, 2003, the transmission seemed to slip again at 70mph trying to pass a slower vehicle. Looking through the tsb's the transmission problems I discovered(overheating) stated every transmission on a 2003 dodge dakota quad cab except the one in my vehicle a 45rfe. Could the problem stated for the other transmissions possibly be a problem for mine? If so how do I get the dealer to fix it before it gets worse?.