Dodge Dakota 1991 - Power train - car safety information, failing parts, recalls, bulletins, complaints

Dodge Dakota 1991

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations
Consumer Complaints

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
00V106000	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION	from 09/01/1990 to 08/31/1992	V (Vehicle)	123000	06/05/2000	ODI	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	04/11/2000	04/28/2000
Defect Summary	Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the transmission has been placed in park.
Consequence Summary	This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
Notes	Owner notification began june 5, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Replacement Bulletin	Item no.	Summary	Added
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2100601	03/16/2001	211699	621898	Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. tt mj	10/03/2001
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
210797	03/21/1997		6089000	Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm	01/11/2000

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
POWER TRAIN
PE95041	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	06/23/1995	05/31/1996	INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF SHIFTER
	There is no summary currently available
EA96006	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC	05/31/1996	08/10/2000	ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED	00V106000
	Chrysler 1991-1992 dokota pickup truck

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences	Purchase date
POWER TRAIN
11/16/2000		99
	A shock is given upon opening the door at times. defective transmission selector.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
09/12/2008	120000
	Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. while the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, it suddenly rolled in reverse with the shifter in the park position. there were no warnings prior to this failure. the vehicle's door crashed into the gate and was severely damaged. there were no injuries or property damage. the vehicle is currently at the authorized dealer for the same failures mentioned in the recall notice. the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign id number 05v034000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). the contact was displeased to know that there was not a sufficient remedy with the recall defect repair. the failure and current mileages were 120,000.

	Consumer received nhtsa recall 00vv106000/ manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission failure. took vehicle to john l way dodge southwest where repairs were done. vehicle was not having problem of shifting gears until after repairs were done. referred consumer to manufacturer. *ak
07/01/2000		0
	While in park consumer puts car in reverse, vehicle will not engage until about 15, to 20 seconds later. vehicle then unexpectedly jumps back. consumer feels this is unsafe because someone could get hurt if they come behind vehicle because consumer doesn't know when its going to jump back. ak
11/27/2000
	Vehicle was taken in for recall 00v106000 manufacturer's recall 871 repairs. once completed vehicle wouldn't start & go in gear. dealer has not offered a loaner vehicle for the inconvience of repairs. vehicle is there for correction.*ak
10/19/2000		1	03/01/1993
	Vehicle failed to stay in park and shifted to reverse with engine running, striking a parked vehicle. vehicle was service on 6/15/00 for recall 871, which is for this exact problem. no proof was exhibited to owner during inspection on 10/26/00 that vehicle was properly service for recall 871. vehicle is considered unsafe for driving since it is unknown what caused the vehicle to shift out of park and into reverse.*ak
08/16/2000		1	07/01/1991
	While driving home, one block from home, vehicle suddenly down shifted and went into reverse.. luckely i had the presence of mind to immediately slam on the brakes, which prevented my head from hitting the windshield, i also weight 200 pounds which could also be a factor, i contacted chrysler customer assistence center and imformed of my poblem and that i had a recall notification #871 concerning a transmission blocking valve failure. authorization was given to have the vehicle towed to d&e car exchange where they removed the transmission pan and discovered metal fillings, that was it! i could not get them to even look at the blocking valve. back to chrysler custemer assistance they stated that the dealer stated it was not related to the blocking valve poblem although they never checked the blocking valve problem, which there are some similarities. after siting a health and safety isue and what if my wife had been driving and still keeping my composure.talking to non knowlegible people, nothing worked. i didn't dare mention root cause analysis fearing a anti reaction,n i
07/07/2000		0
	Consumer is not satisfied with the recall work that dealer did concerning transmission problem. *ak
07/17/2000		1
	Vehicle was running fine before taking it in for manufacturer's recall repairs. later on, dealer informed consumer that vehicle needs a new transmission. *ak

	Recall oov106000. parts that were needed to perform recall repairs were not available.*ak
11/26/1995
	Automatic gear selector in park and the motor running, gear selector never engaged or lock into park, resulting in truck moved through a parking lot and crashed.
04/02/1996		1	11/01/1990
	Transmission slipped from park gear, causing accident/injury.
08/17/1993		1	05/01/1993
	Transmission sticks when first started, shifts without warning and has vibration at highway speeds.
09/12/1996		1	06/21/1991
	Transmission does not shift from either drive or reverse gears. *ak
06/11/1994
	Inadvertent shifting of the automatic transmission while driving.*ak
08/01/1996		3	10/15/1991
	Transmission downshiftsat any speed without any warning, resulting in loss of control; also replaced speed sensor/ drive shaft. *ak
08/28/1995
	During vehicle operation, the vehicle downshifted from 2nd to 1st. also when the gas pedal is applied, a delay is experienced before acceleration begins.*ak
09/13/1994		3
	Transmission slipped into reverse from park, causing accident. *dh
07/16/1996		1
	Transmission jumped out of park into reverse, resulting in loss of control/accident. *ak
05/31/1994			10/01/1990
	Vehicle was in park and suddenly jumped out of gear, resulting in an accident. *ak
06/12/1996		2
	Transmission grinds prior to engaging gears. *sd
02/08/1996
	Auto tran: while driving, transmission downshifted without warning, rpm's increased, vehicle slowed down, speed 65 mph. *ak

	Auto does not shift into overdrive then at times it down shifts- which causes a problem. *ak

	Truck was parked and the transmisiion slipped out of gear. please describe . *ak
05/12/1996
	The truck will inadvertantnly shift while accelerating.please describe. *ak

	The shift indicator will not go into gear. please describe. *ak
03/12/1993
	Inadvertently shifting needle drifts to rpm, warning light. *ak

	Auto-transmission; temperatures 95 degrees when accelerated, truck became immobile for a few seconds before responding. please describe details. *ak
10/21/1995
	Automatic transmission shifted from park to reverse by itself. tt

	#pe95-041 consumer sometimes has inadvertent shifting when driving it will not shift into overdrive . tt
07/27/1995		1
	The truck was in park and shifted into reverse, vehicle lost control, resulting in an accident. *ak
05/03/1995		1
	The transmission blew up, had to rebuild the transmission at 73,000 miles. tt
02/27/1995		7
	Transmission leaking oil.
03/26/1995
	Automatic transmission failure. tt
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
03/22/2008		0
	Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. there are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: nhtsa campaign id number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). the dealer stated that the recalls apply to his vehicle, but they could not get the parts. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 151,139.
		1
	Consumer received a recall notification concerning the replacement of the steel manual valve, however consumer was informed that since the vehicle has over a hundred thousand miles on the transmission, in order for the recall repairs to be effective the transmission would need to be rebuilt at consumers expense, consumer feels this is just an excuse in case of a product failure.*jb
		3
	Consumer states that this is the second recall on this vehicle, consumer had to have transmission replaced three times prior. *jg
		1
	Consumer received a recall notification concerning the replacement of the steel manual valve, however consumer was informed that since the vehicle has over a hundred thousand miles on the transmission, in order for the recall repairs to be effective the transmission would need to be rebuilt at consumers expense, consumer feels this is just an excuse in case of a product failure.*jb
11/16/2000		1
	Prior to recall notification, consumer experienced possible transmisson problems, however consumer no longer owns vehicle.*jb
12/28/2000		2
	After recall repair 00v-106 the transmission would not shift into overdrive and caused the water pump to fail, the vehicle never had transmission trouble until the recall repair was done. nlm
01/17/2001		1
	Recall 00 v 106 000/transmission shift level: dealer (chrysler services center in grand heaven, mi; phone# 616/842-2250) refused to honor recall until problem occurs. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. ak slc
		1
	Consumer had problem having recall 00v-106 of the transmission lever repaired due to dealer problem. nlm
07/12/2000		1
	Transmission failed prior to recall notice 00v-106,consumer requesting reimbursement.
07/21/2000		1
	Consumer had recall repair (00v-106) completed, however could not start the vehicle in park position after repair. *mjs
06/21/2000		3
	Consumer is not able to obtain recall repair (00v-106) due to dealership problems with staffing and availability of appointments. *mjs
07/10/2000
	Recall 00v106000/transmission shift lever: dealer was unable to honor recall because of a special tool needed to make repairs. ithas been on back order. *ak
02/27/1999		1
	Consumer believed the recall 00v106 is related to transmission problem he had repaired prior to notice. nlm
			01/01/1996
	Consumer received recall letter 00v106000. contacted the dealer, no parts were available to correct the problem. ak ml

	On (3) or (4) occasions the vehicle has rolled forward or backwards while the gear was in the park position. #ea96006. *ak
06/23/1996
	While car car was in park when gears jumped to reverse. please give more detail. *ak
05/28/1996		8
	Transmission gear slipping out of position. *sd
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT

	Had received recall 00v106000. contacted dealership & set appointment. took vehicle in on date given. vehicle had worked fine before taking vehicle to dealer. after recall repairs were done, not able to shift lever into position. recall remedy for the shift lever had failed. *ak
06/20/2000
	Dealer was unable to honor manufacturer's recall notice concerning transmission: lever and linkage: column shift. informed consumer that tool/parts were not available. seeking assistance from nhtsa in this matter. *ak
08/17/1993		2	05/01/1993
	Four wheel drive freezes.
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - PARK/NEUTRAL START SWITCH
04/01/2000		0
	Vehicle was inside the garage and was in park. consumer heard a grinding sound and a click. gear jumped into reverse and went backwards toward the wall, damageing the wall and the truck itself. ak ml
07/07/1995
	While vehicle was parked on level ground with emergency brake on, vehicle rolled backwards, when vehicle stopped gear was still in park with emergency brake on. similar incident happened on april 10, 1997, when vehicle stopped and gears were between park and reverse. *ak
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY
06/01/1994		1
	Drive axle replaced.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL
09/01/1996		2
	Rear end seals leak.
POWER TRAIN - AXLE HUBS
11/18/2002
	Consumer attempted to engage 4-wheel drive and heard a loud metal scraping noise. checked by dealer who diagnosed that the front axle is defective. ts
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
01/15/1995		2
	Right rear pinion gear turned sideway on two different occasions, resulting in totalled accident the second time. tt
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT
08/01/1996		3	10/15/1991
	Transmission downshiftsat any speed without any warning, resulting in loss of control; also replaced speed sensor/ drive shaft. *ak
POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION
07/01/1997		15	04/08/1991
	Tranmission failures.