NHTSA — Power Train: Automatic Transmission: Torque Converter Problems

2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,570 miles

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1997 Dodge Dakota transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #2

Dec 282007

Dakota 9-cyl

  • 137,141 miles

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Car lost power and locked up while driving. Check engine light came on. Scanner showed code P0740; torque converter problem. Had to overhaul transmission and replace the torque converter.

- Dallas, TX, USA

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problem #1

Aug 311998

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle vibrates when driving between 35-55 mph. Dealer claimed vibration due to a design flaw which causes torque converter to lock up.

- Washington, DC, USA

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