2000 Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission
  35
• Driveline › Differential unit
  7
• Driveline › Driveshaft
  5
• Manual transmission
  5
• Axle assembly
  4
• Axle hubs
  3

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  311%
• 25k–50k
  622%
• 50k–75k
  933%
• 75k–100k
  622%
• 100k–150k
  14%
• 150k+
  27%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2000 Dodge Dakota owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

I stopped the truck and put in the park position, I then came out of the truck, closed the door and the truck started to move in the reverse direction, I ran after the truck to see if I could stop it but the reverse speed was to fast for me and the truck hit the tree damaging the rear bumper and I fell back injuring my back. Checked the position of the shift after above incident to see the pointer position above "r". I tried several times to duplicate the same symptom without any success. This I know for certain you can not get out of the truck when it is in reverse.

2000 Dodge Dakota quadcab - I was going forward in my driveway when I stopped the truck and put it in "park", engine still running. I got out of the truck and after about 15 seconds it engaged itself in reverse. It smashed through a gate and I got injured when I got caught between the gate and the left front fender of the truck. When the truck stopped I got in and still found it indicating in "park". The driveway was level. I have since been able to duplicate the condition with the gear shift just slightly out of "park", particularly with a cold engine.

Bad rust issue to areas including front and rear bumber, the entire bed including mounting points, fenders, cab corners and frame. Lost fender flare twice due to rust and almost caused an accident the entire bed slid back and almost fell off and fenders and bumbers are basically rust and need replaced, wheel wells on bed are falling apart causing a safety issue if I haul anything

Tl contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota. The contact noticed a small red puddle underneath the vehicle. Upon further inspection, he observed that the transmission fluid level was low. He added transmission fluid to the vehicle. While driving at an unknown speed, he took the vehicle to the dealer. The VIN was excluded from NHTSA campaign id number 00V197000 (power train:automatic transmission), although the failures were identical. The dealer would have to get authorization prior to making any repairs. The manufacturer stated that because the vehicle was eight years old, they would not assume responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not yet been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 174,168.

We bought a 2000 Dodge Dakota sport in January 2008. Ever since we've had it, it's RPM goes up to 3 1/2 to 4 rpms before it shift from first to second and from second to third. At first, it was when we would first leave our parking lot, and now it does it almost all the time. We bought it at kunes in delavan, wisconsin and they say that it's normal. We've never owned a vehicle or known anybody who has ever had that happened to. The truck only has 67,000 miles on it. If this is normal why is it getting worse the more we drive it.

Front drive axel, left mount broke. Dodge has a TSB # 889 issued on aug 2000, regarding this. This TSB covers the front axel pinnion nose bracket bolts which May losen. These loose pinnion bracket bolts cancan cause the bracket to break off. In addition a customer satisfaction notification was issued to replace bracket bolts. At this time Dodge is talking about $3,400 for repair at my cost. Otherwise I'm still work on resolving this issue. Vehical has 52,000 miles on odometer with less than 50 miles on front drive axel

Dodge/Chrysler 9.25 inch rear differential failure. Retaining clips for the clutch pack of the true-trak differential fall out. The metal parts get chewed up by the ring and pinion and cause the rear end to fail. This is a very common problem as I researched the problem and found hundreds probably more of the same problem. Dodgetalk.com forums.there have been instances where the rear end locks up and causes crashes. I was lucky it did not cause me to crash. I called Chrysler and they said cars out or warranty sorry.

The vehicle would make a whining noise while driving 30 MPH or more. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the differential unit needed to be replaced. The consumer stated this would be the forth replacement within a year. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified. Dealer however. There is vibration at 40 MPH. Tires and suspension inspected, no problem found. Engine hard to start following overheating. Dealer found no condition that merits a repair.

Upper and lower ball joints have failed. 40,000 miles on vehicle. Ball joints should last much longer than this. Dealer wants $1,200.00 to change them. Truck has already had new front drive shaft, new sway bar bushings, new driver seat cushion, new fuel injectors, new electric motor in right rear window. What has happened to "Ram tough". May have to go back to "like a rock". Old pickup 1979 Chevrolet never had ball joint problems, much less any thing else major. Thanks rick worsfold.

Upon starting the vehicle consumer was unable to shift gears to third. Also, vehicle failed to go into reverse. Excessive force had to be applied to clutch to get it to go into reverse. Then, vehicle stalled. When the tow truck arrived consumer was able to change gears with 2 fingers. Dealership was currently taking the transmission apart , but indicated that the failure May be due to a bad flywheel. Two tsbs, #6089740 and #6089792 were issued on this failure.

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