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Average Mileage:
58,856 miles
Total Complaints:
4 complaints
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2009Feb 15
Dakota Laramie V8
- Automatic transmission
- 21,000 miles
3 to 4 times a week starts out in very low low gear 1/4 mile. I have taken truck back several times they always say they can't duplicate problem its there right now maybe it will happen this timed. Local Dodge dealer said they needed to change fluid and screen they charged me for it but no help. Its still under warranty only 36k maybe they will find it when the warranty is gone.
2010Jun 09
Dakota 3.7L V6
- Automatic transmission
- 127,000 miles
Ok... Got this dodge, "convinced to get" after returning from afghanistan in 2004 - 2005; I noticed a slight slip in tranny back around 30k miles... But being in the marines I never had time to see to it getting fixed, so I kept going, it did its business...
I converted it to a work truck, carrying ladders, dish network equipment... seems it takes forever for the engine to push the truck to 30 mph, after that seems like it can catch up.. but.. lately it wont change passed 45mph, riding up to 3500 to 4000 rpM!!
resetting the power will reset this.. so... is it a transmission problem or a computer problem?? or maybe a speed sensor, whatever it is.. its caused me to miss 5 weeks of work, so I have to double ride to make a living, which is not working to well
never again will I purchase a DODGE anything!!!, I cant wait to sell this POS. I still haven't found a resolution if anyone has any ideas... dont hesitate
ronnieschille@gmail.com
2006Sep 01
Dakota SLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 2,500 miles
After truck sits for a day or two,when started up the engine races then calms down, when you put it in reverse and back up the engine races and truck hardy moves,then you put in in drive and it still races up to 3000rmp at least,from anywhere from 15-55-sec.Dodge won't fix it until I can duplicate in front of them or a code is found.I have been told that the fluid is leaking down ,bad seal or split filter on the cooling return line,I guess that there going to wate until trany blows up or somebody gets killed.I have 7-7000 drivetrain warranty and only about 17,000 miles on the truck,then they will say its my fault,dodge is trying to get out of all old warranties as far as I'm concerned and blame the customer.
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2011Dec 22
Dakota ST 3.2L V6
Bought Dakota on 11/29/11 and had it for 2 weeks when it started shifting really rough. Check engine light came on and then truck would not come out of 1st gear. Took it to shop. Shop has replaced Valve pump, Valve assembly and torque converter circuit. After each thing was replaced the transmission still shifted rough and check engine light comes back on. Mechanic found a transmission that the warranty company would cover. Put it in drove it 150 miles, transmission slipped several times and check engine back on and truck will not shift into drive. Can somebody please help me out. I am going to take it to another mechanic cause this one has had it since 12/22/11. I have had it maybe 6 days out of that time. Very disappointed cause I paid alot and the truck is sharp except for the transmission problems.
Eva W.
Robertsville, MO, USA
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