2000 Dodge Dakota
2000 Dodge Dakota TSBs (Technical Service Bulletins)
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Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB title & date, & either contact your local dealer or click on the links below.
ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use to track each bulletin -- yes, it's a very screwed up situation that's almost completely unhelpful to you as the consumer. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID
SUSPENSION
- TSB #0201004 -- UPPER BALL JOINT EXTENDED WARRANTY. *TT (NHTSA ID #10011940, DECEMBER 16 2004)
- TSB #1300100B -- EXPERIENCING A SNAPPING, POPPING OR CLUNKING SOUND WHILE DRIVING AND BRAKING OVER WASHBOARD ROADS, DURING A MODERATELY HARD STOP AT LOW SPEEDS, AND / OR WHILE SLOWLY DRIVING OVER MODERATE BUMPS SUCH AS A DRIVEWAY APPROACH. *TT (NHTSA ID #618863, OCTOBER 27 2000)
- TSB #130100 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION WHERE A SNAPPING, POPPING OR CLUNKING NOISE MAY BE HEARD WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610019, JANUARY 21 2000)
- TSB #021499A -- EXHIBITING VIBRATION OR GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089709, DECEMBER 22 1999)
- TSB #020699A -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089735, DECEMBER 17 1999)
- TSB #021599 -- EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR LEAF SPRING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089809, NOVEMBER 05 1999)
- TSB #021499 -- EXPERIENCING VIBRATION OR GRINDING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089816, NOVEMBER 05 1999)
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM
SUSPENSION:REAR
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- TSB #090100 -- SUBJECT REGARDING NORMAL ACCUMULATION OF A FOAMY OIL EMULSION IN THE 4.7L ENGINE OIL FILL HOUSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #610001, FEBRUARY 18 2000)
- TSB #180100 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT (NHTSA ID #609988, FEBRUARY 04 2000)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
- TSB #1800902A -- SUBJECT REGARDING FLASH: HOT SAG/SPARK KNOCK/TRANSMISSION SHIFT ISSUES. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634123, MAY 06 2002)
- TSB #1800101 -- INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618401, JANUARY 26 2001)
- TSB #1800201 -- VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE ENGNE SPARK NOISE. *JB (NHTSA ID #618402, JANUARY 26 2001)
- TSB #1802300A -- SUBJECT PERTAINING TO ENGINE PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENTS. *JB (NHTSA ID #618403, DECEMBER 21 2000)
- TSB #180900D -- SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT TO MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT (NHTSA ID #616724, DECEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #180900C -- SOME VEHICLE ENGINES MAY EXHIBIT A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT (NHTSA ID #6092275, SEPTEMBER 15 2000)
- TSB #090100A -- CUSTOMER MAY COMPLAIN OF AN OIL EMULSION ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE ENGINE OIL FILL HOUSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092301, SEPTEMBER 11 2000)
- TSB #082400 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #614651, SEPTEMBER 08 2000)
- TSB #180900B -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLE ENGINES EXHIBITING A LIGHT-TO-MODERATE SPARK KNOCK CONDITION DURING ACCELERATION (UNDER LOAD). *TT (NHTSA ID #6092277, SEPTEMBER 01 2000)
- TSB #090999 -- INFORMATION REGARDING ENGINE TICKING NOISE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089723, DECEMBER 03 1999)
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
- TSB #2500401 -- SUBJECT REGARDING ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSTIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES CAUSED BY AN EVAPORATIVE SYSTEM LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #620071, MAY 11 2001)
- TSB #8591/8592 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) SYSTEM ON ABOUT 309,000 VEHICLES LOCATED OUT OF CALIFORNIA AND VEHICLES LOCATED IN CALIFORNIA WILL NOT DETECT A CATALYST FAILURE AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610645, MARCH 01 2000)
- TSB #250299 -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE CATALYST MONITOR DOES NOT ILLUMINATE AN MIL OR SET A FAULT CODE. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089747, NOVEMBER 29 1999)
POWER TRAIN
- TSB #2101505 -- 45RFE/545RFE TRANS - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT DUE TO COOLER RETURN FILTER REPLACEMENT. *SC (NHTSA ID #10017000, SEPTEMBER 01 2005)
- TSB #1802501 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A HARSH 2-3, 4-5, AND 5-4 UPSHIFTS CAUSING A POWERTRAIN CLUNK OR SHUDDER WHEN ACCELERATING. *TT (NHTSA ID #628289, OCTOBER 15 2001)
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- TSB #9938 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE A NUMBER OF VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN ASSEMBLED WITH AN INCORRECT CLUTCH COVER AND / OR FLYWHEEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089740, DECEMBER 08 1999)
- TSB #212099 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 46RE TRANSMISSION SHIFT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT FOR A DRIVE - REV - DRIVE SHIFT MANEUVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089792, NOVEMBER 29 1999)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- TSB #2100202 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #635721, JULY 08 2002)
- TSB #2100601 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #621898, MARCH 16 2001)
- TSB #1300200 -- INFORMATION PERTAINING TO TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #618864, OCTOBER 27 2000)
- TSB #210100 -- SUBJECT PERTAINS TO INTERMITTENT HARSH ENGAGEMENT INTO REVERSE GEAR ON CERTAIN RE MODEL TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609981, FEBRUARY 04 2000)
- TSB #849 -- SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT BRACKETS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610027, JANUARY 01 2000)
- TSB #9932 -- SERVICE ACTION PERTAINING TO TRANSMISSION CROSSMEMBER SUPPORT BRACKET CRACKS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607903, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
- TSB #211399 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 45RFE DRIVE LEARN PROCEDURES FOR 45RFE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607962, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
- TSB #210900 -- SUBJECT REGARDING 45RFE TRANSMISSION QUALITY ENHANCEMENTS FOR THE 1-2, 2-3, AND 4-3 SHIFTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #614657, SEPTEMBER 15 2000)
- TSB #211299 -- SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 45RFE TRANSMISSION MAY EXPERIENCE 1-2, 2-3, AND 4-3 SHIFT QUALITY ISSUES. *TT (NHTSA ID #607625, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- TSB #0802303 -- INTERMITTENT LOCKING/UNLOCKING OF DOORS WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. *TT (NHTSA ID #10003414, JULY 08 2003)
- TSB #0800702 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634087, MARCH 25 2002)
- TSB #0801001 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT (NHTSA ID #620059, MAY 25 2001)
- TSB #0800600REV -- SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB (NHTSA ID #618049, DECEMBER 29 2000)
- TSB #082600 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CENTRAL TIMER MODULE ELECTRICALLY LOCKS-UP. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092315, SEPTEMBER 29 2000)
- TSB #082200 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY NOTICE A LOWER THAN EXPECTED ENGINE PERFORMANCE DUE TO A POSSIBLE LOSS OR INTERMITTENT LOSS OF THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR (CMP) SIGNAL. THE LOSS OF THE CMP SIGNAL MAY BE THE RESULT OF THE CMP PHYSICALLY CONTACTING THE (NHTSA ID #614159, JUNE 16 2000)
- TSB #850 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN IGNITION SYSTEM ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) FROM CONDUCTING DIAGNOSTIC TESTS AND IDENTIFYING TROUBLE CODES. THIS COULD MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE FU (NHTSA ID #610647, MAY 09 2000)
- TSB #081000 -- EXPERIENCING A DEAD BATTERY AND / OR IGNITION OPERATED ELECTRICAL ACCESSORIES FUNCTION WITH THE IGNITION SWITCH OFF. *TT (NHTSA ID #610615, MARCH 24 2000)
- TSB #080699A -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089713, DECEMBER 17 1999)
- TSB #083999 -- SUBJECT REGARDING COMMUNICATIONS STOPPING BETWEEN JTEC PCM AND A GENERIC SCAN TOOL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089715, DECEMBER 10 1999)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- TSB #235299 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAK HEARD COMING FROM THE WINDOW AREA AS THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089773, NOVEMBER 12 1999)
- TSB #234399 -- A CONDITION WITH THE DOOR WINDOW GLASS OUTER BELT SEALING LIP ROLLS OVER WHEN WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089794, NOVEMBER 05 1999)
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
- TSB #2301502 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634077, APRIL 01 2002)
- TSB #2301502 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633497, APRIL 01 2002)
- TSB #2302701 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #625650, SEPTEMBER 21 2001)
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
- TSB #242099A -- A CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAN THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089733, DECEMBER 17 1999)
- TSB #242099 -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAT THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612181, OCTOBER 08 1999)
AIR BAGS
AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
- TSB #083799 -- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089800, NOVEMBER 12 1999)
- TSB #9930 -- INFORMATION PERTAINING TO THE REDESIGNED PASSENGER AIRBAG DISABLE SWITCH. *TT (NHTSA ID #608362, AUGUST 23 1999)
STRUCTURE:BODY
- TSB #234299 -- INFORMATION REGARDING REAR HEADLINER SAGGING. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612180, OCTOBER 08 1999)
- TSB #233599REVA -- SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612160, OCTOBER 01 1999)
STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
- TSB #0804100 -- A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH THE DOOR LOCKS INTERMITTENTLY LOCKING AND / OR UNLOCKING WITHOUT ANY ACTIVATION OF THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH OR A CLICKING SOUND HEARD COMING FROM THE POWER DOOR LOCKS (REPEATED LOCKING OR REPEATED UNLOCKING). (NHTSA ID #616721, JANUARY 31 2001)
- TSB #234799 -- SUBJECT REGARDING DOOR SECONDARY SILL WEATHERSTRIP IS LOOSE OR IS MISSING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089751, NOVEMBER 05 1999)
WHEELS
SEATS
- TSB #2300800B -- SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #615688, NOVEMBER 24 2000)
- TSB #231300 -- CONCERNS WITH LOOSE FRONT SEAT CUSHION / COVER. *TT (NHTSA ID #612611, APRIL 07 2000)
- TSB #230800 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610635, MARCH 03 2000)
- TSB #233599 -- INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607963, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER
- TSB #2401305 -- AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10016603, AUGUST 04 2005)
- TSB #242299 -- SUBJECT ON THE SANDEN AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR SERVICE TOOLS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612191, OCTOBER 08 1999)
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
- TSB #230300 -- INFORMATION ON THE RELOCATION OF THE VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (VIN) PLATE. *TT (NHTSA ID #610008, FEBRUARY 04 2000)
- TSB #99-38 -- REVISED VIN LIST FOR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH NV3500 MANUAL TRANSMISSION CLUTCH COVER AND / OR FLYWHEEL. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089818, DECEMBER 22 1999)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
- TSB #1802002 -- FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634272, JUNE 24 2002)
- TSB #2600501 -- THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN CONTAINS BOTH UPDATED SELF-ADHESIVE SERVICE AND / OR DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL PAGES AND UPDATE PAGES. *TT (NHTSA ID #621938, MAY 01 2001)
- TSB #2600401 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SERVICE / DIAGNOSTIC MANUAL REVISIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #620072, APRIL 01 2001)
- TSB #211100 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION DUE TO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1740 - TCC OR OD SOLENOID PERFORMANCE. *TT (NHTSA ID #614660, OCTOBER 02 2000)
- TSB #080800 -- CONCERNS WITH AN INOPERATIVE OR INTERMITTENT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER. *TT (NHTSA ID #610624, MARCH 17 2000)