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 |
| CH210395 | 04/01/1995 | 41040 | Rwd automatic transmission cold temperature cooler bypass kit. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||||
| 210295 | 03/01/1995 | 39969 | Automatic transmission equipped vehicles are now equipped with quick connector fittings in the transmission cooler lines. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 210797 | 03/21/1997 | 6089000 | Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *nlm | 01/11/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 11/15/2002 | 90000 | ||
| This is just a run down on repairs i made to my vehicle, but they are problems that should have been taken care of at the factory. first of all, the brake problem still exists. this is the only vehicle that i know of that has to have air in the front caliphers to work. i had to put bearings in both front and rear differential assemblies. the front one came from the factory without a bearing in the left side of the differential assembly. | |||
| 02/15/2003 | 49000 | ||
| When i drive 50 + miles, transmission won't up shift unless i take foot off gas, it has done this about 12 times since purchase in feb . also truck has rolled ahead when in park 6 times since purchase in feb. | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 5000 | ||
| When trying to use headlights high beam, the head lights would go out all together. bill luke dodge replaced a component and then it happened again. a vibration was noted at aroud 27 mph when the truck had less that 5,000 miles. it took two trips to get them to recognize the problem an fix it by replacing the drive shaft under warrenty. you asked the question if the truck had been in a crash. it was a less than 10 mph fender bender when a van pulled into the side of the truck. the paint is peeling off the roof and some on the side of the box. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 02/22/2003 | 49660 | 18 | 02/17/2003 |
| Transmision doesn't like to up shift from first to second gear unles i let off the throtel. also truck has roled when in park 5 times.i contacted dealor about this4 to8 times. dealer could not find prob. dealer changed trans fluid/filter 2 times this did not work.i have only hade my dakota sence 02/17/03.i talked to dodge cust serv they said they had no complants on this truck.unles dodge has a recal i will look at other brands of truck.incident is on going.*ak | |||
| 10/01/2000 | |||
| Transmission is slipping. dealer has advised that there was not a problem, but when conusmer attempted to accelerate around corner, vehicle would slip and disengage from transmission.*ak | |||
| 11/15/2000 | 2 | 05/01/1998 | |
| The transmission was overhauled by the dealer at 42000 the first time. *ak | |||
| While driving vehicle slips in and out of gear, and shifts very hard. dealer has been contacted. *ak | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| This transmission failure should not have occurred on such a young truck. in addition, the transmission repairman stated that he has repaired at least 2 others with the same problem with only 40,0000 miles. they were just far enough to be out of warranty when the torque converters blew up throwing shrapnel through the transmission warranting a complete rebuild. my truck has been serviced routinely since i have had it, getting the transmisssion service done every 15000 miles to prevent it from tearing up. fat chance. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1998 | 3 | ||
| Consumer complained that transmission shimmied when driving approximately 50-55 mph. also shimmies between 18-19 rpms. dealer/manufacturer notified, and condition cannot be corrected. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | 12/10/1994 | |
| Transmission failed/transfer case and front axle leaked. also oil pump failed. | |||
| 12/01/1997 | 1 | 09/27/1996 | |
| Transmission failed. | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | 01/29/1995 | |
| Transmission will not shift after truck has been driven about 5 miles, recalls on other models, however not this particular model. | |||
| 3 | |||
| The transmission slips when hot. | |||
| 03/15/1996 | 15 | 02/01/1995 | |
| Transmission overheats/slip's due to poor design as indicated by owner. *ak. | |||
| 1 | 10/28/1994 | ||
| When vehicle is in park and shifting into gear, drive/reverse, it does not immediately go into gear/sometimes, it does so without warning. *ak | |||
| 08/27/1996 | 1 | 11/17/1994 | |
| Transmission vibrates. | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Shifted out of overdrive while going down road at highway speed 3 times. *sd | |||
| 06/06/1996 | |||
| Shifted into reverse with engine running, impact 6:00 position, hiiting a concrete pole. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Transmission failed twice. *sd | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 02/19/1997 | 1 | 03/29/1995 | |
| Transmission cooler line melted off, causing vehicle fire. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| 3 | |||
| When in reverse, the car makes noise. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - LEVER AND LINKAGE - COLUMN SHIFT | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | 12/10/1994 | |
| Transmission failed/transfer case and front axle leaked. also oil pump failed. | |||
| 05/01/1998 | 3 | 12/10/1994 | |
| Transfer case leaks. | |||
| 08/27/1996 | 1 | 11/17/1994 | |
| Transfer case rear seal/bushings failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 12/23/1999 | 10/01/1997 | ||
| This transmission failure should not have occurred on such a young truck. in addition, the transmission repairman stated that he has repaired at least 2 others with the same problem with only 40,0000 miles. they were just far enough to be out of warranty when the torque converters blew up throwing shrapnel through the transmission warranting a complete rebuild. my truck has been serviced routinely since i have had it, getting the transmisssion service done every 15000 miles to prevent it from tearing up. fat chance. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 05/01/1996 | 3 | 12/10/1994 | |
| Transmission failed/transfer case and front axle leaked. also oil pump failed. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY - AXLE SHAFT - SEAL | |||
| 07/22/1998 | 3 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Taken vehicle to dealer. had to have front end seals on wheels replaced. seals would be leaking when driving vehicle or parked. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 12/15/1994 | ||
| Intake manifold gasket/speed sensor/left and right axle seals failed. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 01/17/1999 | |||
| Consumer was able to start the vehicle up. when putting into drive, clutch went out, causing consumer not to move vehicle. vehicle is in shop. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/22/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states transmission overheated engine whch caused seals to harden, transmisson was rebuilt. *jb | |||
| 02/04/2000 | 1 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Venicle is still under warranty but the warrantor (ge ) has denied the claim and refuses to honor it. we paid a lot of money for an expensive extended warranty for bumper to bumper coverage and they don't stand behind their product.no safety defect listed in the summary. *ak | |||
| 12/15/1995 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Transmission leak. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 06/04/2004 | 2 | ||
| 4 wheel drive wont work, makes pounding noise . *ak | |||