'05 dakota was repaired under the tsb which stated the rear axle was improperly welded, causing a shuddering while braking. Since then, the shudder has reappeared and continues to worsen. The vehicle has over 18,000 miles on it and the shuddering has been a problem since vehicle was purchased in 02/2005.
2005 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints
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2005 dodge dakota tilt steering does not work, brakes shuddered. *ts ***no answer required*** it was determined that the problem was not the brake but that the rear axle had been milled incorrectly causing the brakes to shudder and vibrate. The consumer was involved in an accident in which the brakes shuddered and locked up. As a result he rear ended another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes were checked. Neither the technician nor the computer found any problems with the brakes. The consumer traded the vehicle in for another 2005 dodge dakota.
Dt: the contact states there is the federal safety agency recall campaign 05v460000 concerning automatic transmission. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at their local dealership. He spoke to their manufacturer, who confirmed that the parts were not available at this time.
Dt: the contact stated while driving the vehicle it vibrated. The brakes locked, and the transmission slipped. The dealer has replaced the axle, the braking system, and the transmission control module. This only made the problem worse. The vehicle has not been specifically diagnosed to determine the cause of the problem. The dealer said they would again have to replace the axle, braking system, and the transmission control module to remedy the problem. The vehicle is going to be repaired as soon as the parts are available. *ak updated 01/11/06.
Dt: the contact complained about transmission problems. Took vehicle to dealer 5 times. The vehicle jerked forward when the transmission shifted gears, and there wa sa clanking noise in the rear of the vehicle. Dealer reprogrammed the transmission and replaced the pump and the converter. It will stick in gear, and it seemed to have no power when going up a hill in reverse. Dealer said to keep bringing the vehicle in for repairs. Manufacturer said to the contact call consumer office and file a complaint.
Brand new 2005 dodge dakota has the wrong axle on it. This is a safety issue. When I brought the vehicle it only had 9 miles on it. I put it in the repair shop for the axle and now it has 1,000 miles on it. This is fraudulent.
All 2005 dodge dakotas were built missing some of its trailer tow package options, first is the aux. Trans cooler, second is the heavyduty cooling system, I compared mine to everyone on the lot and they were all built the same way. I fell as if chrysler is miss leading the consumer. I contacted customer assistance several times only to get the run around and I was always referred back to the dealer who in my opinion was not only rude, refused to return my phone calls, although I am very unsatisfied with the dealers responce in the matter, I im very upset with chrysler due to the fact that they are the company who made and advertised the veh. And listed it's options. The love the truck but I just wish it had the options I paid for.
I purchased my 05 dodge dakota quad cab in may 2005. Approx. 1 month after purchase I started experiencing severe vibration when trying to come to a stop or slow down especially over 40 MPH. I took it to the dealership in which I purchased (service dept) and they told me the rear axle is out of factory specs. They replaced my rear axle & drums. This took 5 days. When I picked up the vehicle in mid july, the problem was not fixed. I took it back to the service dept. (it is still there and it has been 12 days) they tell me they have replaced the axle 5 times and the vibration is still there. I contacted diamlerchysler and they are sending a rep. From their office to try and repair. I have already filed for the lemon law (defective vehicle form) as I have been without my vehicle for more than 15 days. Still have not heard a thing from the dealership or from daimlerchrysler.
Dt:consumer bought new vehicle, dodge dakota, consumer found that when he tried to back out of a neighbor's driveway that was on an incline vehicle bogged. Vehicle rolled forward into the road. Consumer was told by dealer that the transmission was the same as previous year dodge intrepid. When the vehicle was placed in reverse the transmission automatically went to second gear. Vehicle does not seem to have enough power to clime on incline in reverse because of transmission being in second gear. Consumer says that when vehicle would climb hill that there was a smell of something burning, the smell came from the catalytic converter. Dealer states that all dakotas 2005 with 6 cylinders have the same problem, and dealer cannot fix the problem.
Dt: the truck will not engage in reverse when maneuvered to back up a slight incline on either pavement or loose ground with or without trailer in tow. Also, will not perform even when in 4-wheel drive. Took to dealer, and duplicated the problem. Dealer did search online to remedy this problem through chrysler. Service bulletin noted this problem however did not provide a current remedy only suggested to drive forward. This issue is under review by chrysler.
Boots for front cv joints are very noisy when the wheel is turned all the way either direction. I took it to two different dealers and they sprayed some silicone lubricant on them which quieted them for abour 4 days.. Then they were loud again. I'm worried that the dry boots will eventually crack, leaking out the grease and destroying the cv joint itself. (which chrysler will blame on me)
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