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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V460000 | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 09/01/2004 to 06/01/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 256409 | 11/28/2005 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/06/2005 | 10/06/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. if the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. the recall began on november 28, 2005. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimlerchrysler recall no. e14.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236; (tty:1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 2101705 | 02/14/2006 | 2100206 | 10019525 | Flash: 42rle - improved hill climb capability in reverse or dtc's p1713 / p1776. *tt | 03/24/2006 |
| 2101605 | 09/01/2005 | 10017001 | Rfe transmission - delayed engagement after an extended off period. *sc | 10/20/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 2100507 | 03/20/2007 | 10021426 | Improved hill climb capability in reverse or dtc's p1713 / p1776. *kb | 04/25/2007 | |
| 0803006 | 08/25/2006 | 0803006A | 10021239 | Powertrain control module initialization. *kb | 03/23/2007 |
| 2100206 | 12/09/2006 | 2100206A | 10020935 | Flash 42rle - improved hill climb capability in reverse or diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1713/p1776. *kb | 02/01/2007 |
| 2100903 | 10/02/2005 | 2101805 | 10003524 | Automatic transmission diagnostic teardown procedure. various models including the 2004 ram truck, durango, sebring convertible, cherokee, vision, neon, and voyager. *tt *sc | 10/22/2003 |
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||||
| 1800706 | 03/16/2006 | 1800706A | 10019740 | Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. *ak | 04/25/2006 |
| 0801505 | 03/02/2005 | 10013731 | Powertrain control module initialization. *sc | 04/26/2005 | |
| D46 | 01/01/2005 | 10012244 | The powertrain control module (pcm) was inadvertently programmed with incorrect software. this can cause the on board diagnostic (obd) fuel system monitor to malfunction. emissions recall d46. *tt | 02/23/2005 | |
| 1800904 | 09/13/2004 | 1800904A | 10010485 | Generic powertrain control module (pcm) procedure. this bulletin supersedes bulletin 18-009-04 dated 03/02/2004. *tt | 11/29/2004 |
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| 05014 | 07/13/2005 | 10016079 | Left rear axle bearing may not meet specifications. this could result in a growling sound coming from the rear axle. this service action will involve road testing the vehicles and replacing the axle bearing when necessary. *tt | 08/19/2005 | |
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||||
| 0507 | 03/01/2005 | 10013771 | 2005 dodge ram (dr) and dakota (nd) g238 manual transmission fast feedback program. *sc | 04/26/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 03/06/2011 | 65942 | ||
| The pinion gear shaft to my differential sheared off just aft of the tapered roller bearing in the front of the housing. the portion of the shaft still attached to the drive shaft through the universal joint and the roller bearing pulled out of the housing and fell to the ground. this appears to be a fatigue failure of the gear shaft. this occurred while driving on a maintained dirt road. no modifications of any kind have been made to the vehicle and aside from occasional use on maintained dirt roads, no off-roading or other severe driving conditions have been encountered. considering the mileage and light usage of this vehicle, this is a very unexpected failure. a gear shaft of this type should not fail, certainly not before the u-joint itself. this would then seem to most likely be a result of a manufacturing defect. this is clearly a serious safety concern as this failure is followed immediately by the drive shaft dragging on the ground and a complete loss of power. a failure of this type at high speed would have been extremely dangerous. | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 36000 | ||
| There's an existing tsb (chrylser/dodge 05-002-06 supersedes 05-004-05) that covers the repair of the rear axle shafts and braking system. there was a defect in the design of the parts that can cause the rear wheels not to brake and can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle at highway speeds. dodge issued the two aforementioned tsbs to correct the issue, but it wasn't widely performed. lots of 05 and 06 dakotas with the defect are still on the road. | |||
| 05/05/2010 | 1000 | ||
| Problem is with the rear axle on the 2005 dodge dakota. i have had the dealership rebuild the axle at 15,000 and 50,000 miles. it's being rebuilt for a 3rd time by a independent auto shop. i tried to take it to a dodge dealership in santa maria ca to see if they would repair it since it was a ongoing issue but informed me that it's not and would cost $2200. of course the independent shop is doing it for roughly half that. i went to dodge.com and filled out a complaint with them. i faxed the repair documentation with them and left messages but my rep (david) never calls back. i did receive a email from dodge for a customer survey but it's funny how their links don't work and their website security certificates are out of date. i guess if they can't maintain a website it's probably asking too much to fix a truck. | |||
| 10/10/2009 | 77513 | 1 | |
| On my 2005 dodge dakota it randomly shifts in and out of 4 wheel drive. this occurs even after the vehicle has been shut off and the key removed. i disconnected the selector switch in the cabin and the problem still occurred. my mechanic pinpointed the problem to the crank case position sensor. after contacting the dealer for a replacement part he was told they are on national backorder and they dealer has no idea when they will be released. now i have a vehicle that i can't drive because of a safety defect. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2005 dodge dakota slt. i purchased it in 10/2005. i have had problems with this truck since i first bought it. recently i had to replaced the tire rods, sway bar and linkage, brakes, calipers, and rotors. two days after i had all of these things fixed i noticed that the truck was still shaking and making a lot of noise. when i brought the truck to dodge i was informed that the rear axle in the truck needed to be replaced. i was told that when the truck was manufactured the wrong size axle was put in the truck. this caused all kinds of problems. i was told that other parts are damaged and need to be replaced and repaired.(rear brake shoes, front disc rotors) i was told that the axle part is covered under warranty but i have to pay the $100 deductible. i was told that everything else that is damaged (due to the axle) and requires repair and replacement is not covered because it is considered normal wear and tear. i was given a quote of somewhere around $400. (depending on labor) my complaint is simple, i am being forced to pay for damaged parts on my truck that are directly caused by the manufactures error. a problem that can be proved to be the manufacturers fault. i was sold a vehicle that had the wrong axle installed. which then caused additional problems. when i bought this truck i was under the impression that the manufactures made the vehicle properly. they did not. they sold me a truck with the wrong part installed. not only is this wrong but there should be some kind of an investigation into this. if the wrong size axle is in my truck, there are other trucks that also have the wrong size axle installed. it is dangerous and suspicious. i think it is even safe to say that it is fraud too! selling trucks that have the wrong parts installed and then making profit from the repairs and replacements. sounds like fraud to me. *tr | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 19963 | 1 | 09/22/2005 |
| Consistent driveline vibration, unable to diagnose or repair. i took my 2005 dodge laramie quad cab in for a front end alignment on march 5, 2007 to try and repair the previously mentioned problem. since this time i have had the truck back to the dealership a minimum of ten times and it has been in their possession at least 60 days. the dealer has virtually replaced all of the front end parts, brakes, rotors, calipers, rotated tires, replaced and tried eleven (11) michelin tires, balanced, high speed balanced, my rims have over fifty notches where they have placed weights to balance the tires without result. similar complaints lead me to believe this is a safety issue and needs investigated since by their own admission they can not diagnose the problem. *tr | |||
| 11/13/2006 | 12 | 04/30/2005 | |
| During stops the rpms on my 2005 dakota will go erratic. the rpms will go from a few hundred to over 3000. the vehicle will stall and has to be put into park and restarted. no service engine light will ever come on. i have had it at the dealership were i purchased the vehicle 3 time for this problem and they can find nothing wrong with the it. the last time i took it in to have this problem it stalled in traffic that same day i was told they could not find any problem with my truck. this is just one of several issues i have had with this truck that the dealership could not find a problem. *nm | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 07/31/2010 | 75000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while traveling 70 mph the transmission failed. the vehicle mad a loud boom sound at the time the transmission failed. one week prior to the failure, the contact had the vehicles transmission serviced. the contact stated that the rear differential has had to be replaced three times and it was also replaced a week before the transmission failed. the vehicle is currently at the dealer. the failure mileage and current mileage was 75000.rl | |||
| 01/06/2009 | 71254 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. the estimated cost for repair was $3,000. report number 18727338 was filed by the manufacturer. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contact feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair. the failure and current mileages were 71,254. | |||
| 04/09/2009 | 69834 | 1 | |
| Engine light and transmission temp light came on after driving up and down a large incline. stopped vehicle to allow temp to cool. both lights reappear after 30-40 minutes driving and goes off after stopping and cooling for several minutes. took vehicle to dodge service and they recommended transmission fluid and filter change. next day both lights reappeared after 30+min of driving. next dodge service recommended changing solenoid which was under warranty, except for $100.00 deductible. next day both lights appeared after 30+ min of driving. next dodge service recommended full transmission replacement which corrected problem. mileage was 69834 and so transmission service was under warranty and payment for replacing transmission lines; they said old ones were leaking although no signs were observed previously. parts replaced: solenoid, transmission lines, converter, pump kits, seal pkg, o-rings, discs, plates, retnr pkg. *tr | |||
| 04/20/2009 | 25000 | 1 | |
| Dodge dakota slt 2005 misfire in cylinder 5 was the code given. replaced spark plugs and coil. did not help, check engine light still on. took to dealership...they ran diagnostic said it was not the computer there is a misfire. dealership suggested combustion cleaning (about $200) and if that didn't work then they would replace half of the intake valve locks and if that didn't work they would replace the other half of the intake valve locks (about $1650). they would warranty the work for 12 months or 12,000 miles. the problem is the truck has only 25,000 miles on it now! the truck is almost new in terms of mileage but yet has this issue. i have also come to realize that the idle low until it almost dies is another common complaint among these trucks. obviously, dodge made a hunk of junk and i bought one. after looking at some of the blogs, i see that i am not the only person stuck with an expensive lawn decoration. *tr | |||
| 06/25/2008 | 1 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while the vehicle was parked and the key was not in the ignition, it began rolling backwards on its own. the vehicle knocked down the contact, traveled across the street, and crashed into a tree. the front passenger side door was damaged and the contact was injured. she was informed that her vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 05v460000 (power train: automatic transmission). the speed and failure mileage were unknown. updated 10/07/08. *lj updated 10/08/08. *jb | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 90 | 1 | 07/22/2006 |
| I have taken the 2005 dodge dakota 4x4 back to the dealer for repair on july 24, 2006. service technician stated that the problem could not be duplicated. no repairs were made to the vehicle. 1) buzzing noise when shifting into drive also in reverse. 2) transmission slips in drive and reverse when going up a steep incline. the transmission is not downshifting to a lower gear when driving up a hill, have to put transmission in 2nd gear to drive up a steep hill. 3) truck has to come almost to a complete stop before transmission downshifts into 1st gear. 4) after the truck has been driven for a while, there is a metallic clanking noise coming from the transmission shifting gears. 5) the front axles (driveshafts) are making a grinding noise when executing a sharp turn with the steering wheel. 6) when in park with the truck turned off there is a lot of play in the steering wheel, it will not lock into place when the key is removed. *nm | |||
| 06/01/2006 | 50 | 1 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated a recall letter was received, nhtsa recall, # 05v460000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission. the vehicle is currently in hawaii and the contact is unable to have the vehicle sent to a dodge dealership for the necessary repairs. the manufacturer was alerted and explained they would not ship the part to a mechanic in hawaii nor would they pay for the repair by the independent mechanic. | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 1500 | 1 | 05/15/2005 |
| Dt: the contact states there is nhtsa 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.*ak | |||
| 04/25/2005 | 3554 | 1 | 01/26/2005 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| 05/20/2005 | 1 | 11/09/2004 | |
| 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.*ak | |||
| 05/27/2005 | 1600 | 6 | 03/08/2005 |
| 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. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 860 | 3 | 06/13/2005 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - COOLING UNIT AND LINES | |||
| 06/01/2005 | 06/01/2005 | ||
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - TORQUE CONVERTER | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 18223 | 8 | 02/07/2005 |
| I purchased a 2005 dodge dakota and 6 months after my purchase the vehicles idler was jumping from 1 to 3 and then vehicle dies. it continues to this. i have bringing my truck in to be serviced sense 11-2005 and 2 months ago i was told that there was no fix for the issue. i have been battling with chrysler for the lemon law, and they state my vehicle has been repaired. to this date no repair, vehicle died in the middle of intersection and was re-ended. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 10/01/2005 | 3000 | 1 | 07/22/2005 |
| I have been trying to get chrysler to fix the vibration/or wobbling sensation in my 05 dodge dakota since october. they did replace the axles but the truck still vibrates. they will not work on my truck- they say everything is normal and i disagree. i believe there are safety issues here. my 3.7 v6 engine has a lower engine knock at slow idles. they refuse to acknowledge the sound or say it is normal. i have been to the dealership several times and had to finally hire a lawyer for advice. i have also had problems with my heater not working and transmission/rear end making unexplained noises. i'm very frustrated and disappointed with the truck and how chrysler is handling the situation. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2006 | 1 | 02/02/2005 | |
| '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. *nm | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | 10/17/2005 | |
| 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. *nm | |||
| 06/20/2005 | 860 | 3 | 06/13/2005 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 09/19/2005 | 1000 | 1 | 09/03/2005 |
| 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. *jb | |||
| 07/20/2005 | 3000 | 2 | 05/25/2005 |
| 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. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE | |||
| 06/12/2010 | 36000 | ||
| There's an existing tsb (chrylser/dodge 05-002-06 supersedes 05-004-05) that covers the repair of the rear axle shafts and braking system. there was a defect in the design of the parts that can cause the rear wheels not to brake and can cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle at highway speeds. dodge issued the two aforementioned tsbs to correct the issue, but it wasn't widely performed. lots of 05 and 06 dakotas with the defect are still on the road. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT | |||
| 03/05/2005 | 1 | 2 | 01/14/2005 |
| 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) | |||
| POWER TRAIN - TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | |||
| 05/01/2006 | 11000 | 1 | 06/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated when engaging the 4-wheel drive as long as the vehicle was going straight it worked. the more the contact turned the steering wheel to the left or right the wheels tended to stick and not want to roll. the front wheels tended to lock if turning it all the way to right or left. if vehicle was off road and going down grassy surface and had to turn the wheel, the back wheels will push the vehicle or contact was unable to steer vehicle where he wanted to go. if vehicle was on a pavement it just lock or froze up. the vehicle was seen by the dealer, who determined it was the normal function of the 4-wheel drive. *ak | |||