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1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Montgomery, TX
Ball joints failed, passengers side came loose and the wheel feel off and the transmisson had to be rebuilt due to cheap internal parts. but if you own a 98 dodge dakota have your ball joints checked they are a hazard and someone is going ...read more / reply »
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Lowell, MI
My husband and i own a 1998 dodge dakota, vin 1b7gg26x9ws729721. we have had numerous problems with this vehicle, beginning in the second year of our lease. during the past four years, we have spent approximately $9,000 on vehicle repairs i...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Blossvale, NY
Consumer complained about an ongoing automatic transmission problem for 3 years which became worse within the last 2 weeks. the rpms revved very high when the vehicle went into second gear after accelerating from a complete stop position...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Sacramento, CA
While applying the accelerator pedal vehicle failed to move. consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Middletown, OH
Vehicle accelerated and lurched forward after shifting out of park or neutral. dealer was not notified.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Canton, IL
While driving ,transmission doesn't shift to next gear, rpm's go really high and the speedometer sticks. i'm afraid while crossing an intersection that i won't be able to get across and it might cause an accident.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Madison, AL
Transmission throttle valve adjustment...keeps the transmission from shifting at the proper time... wont downshift when gas pedal is pressed to the floor. also... shifter lever cable adjustment.... wrong gear shows up on console.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Westerville, OH
In winter time transmission does not want to shift out of low gear when it should will eventually usually at about 1500 to 2000 rpm after gets really warm still will not shift properly. changed fluid myself with atf 3 or 4. have had at s...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Houston, TX
Owner's manual stated 87 or higher octane should be used. when putting a meduim grade gas in vehicle overdrive stopped working/torque converter would not lock up, and caused rpms to increase. rmps went up too high for truck. consum...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Plymouth, IN
A cracked fifth gear left me coasting in neutral at 55 mph on a six lane limited access highway, desperately trying to reach the safety of the shoulder in late evening traffic.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Lenexa, KS
The truck was in the driveway to the house with the engine running and in the "parked" position. nobody was in the truck and it automatically ran into the garage and ran into the house. it damaged the house, lawnmower, power wheel car and...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Lenexa, KS
The truck was in the driveway to the house with the engine running and in the "parked" position. nobody was in the truck and it automatically ran into the garage and ran into the house. it damaged the house, lawnmower, power wheel car and...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Franklin, NC
Vehicle purchased aug. 24, 1999. receipt of certified letter from national dispute center-dallas, texas. sign this lemon disclosure paper not signed when you bought truck. dealer signed contract with chrysler to disclose to next buyer th...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Engine knock,poor gas mileage, rough idling, stalling,transmission clunk when shifting.worst truck i've ever owned!!!
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Linden, VA
Truck bucked violently and stalled immediately after getting discount gas, stalled thereafter shifting from reverse to drive and while waiting at stop signs/red lights . dealer said it needed tune-up, problem not solved. different dealer fi...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Bradenton, FL
Tranmission ongoing, popping in rear ongoing, tires bald in 5,000 miles. someone is going to get killed pulling out in traffic and having the transmission not work properly( dot number: tire size: p215 75r15 )
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Marietta, GA
Trans. shifts very hard/popping noise from steering..dealer can't fix..??!!
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Sheboygan, WI
This vehicle has been in the shop 18 times in less than 2 years. the biggest problem is with the brakes. the dealer tells me they are supposed to operate that way. these brakes are so bad i no longer call them anti-lock brakes i call them...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in North Hills, CA
Sure wish that the manufacturer would notify the owners of such vehicles when there is a service bulletin out so we can make the decision as to if it applies to our vehicle or not...the aircraft manufacturers do it that way...i know..i work...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Durango, CO
Truck was idling in park on level ground when it shifted itsel into reverse and hit a tree. i was loading items in the truck at the time of the mishap, but could not run fast enough to open the door and stop it.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Osh Kosh, WI
While driving at approximately 70 mph transmission locked up, causing loss of control, and resutling in an accident.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Richardson, TX
Dealership service department contacted numerous occasions over past 7+ months with either no response or extremely slow response. tansmission/brakes/shocks/tires, and seat belts, not repaired to date. ( dot number: tire size: 235 75r15 ...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Salem, NH
When driving the vehicle would stay in only one gear. transmission completely failed. dealer contacted. repairwork done to remedy problem. problem still exists. provided further information.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Riverside, CA
When accelerating the transmission fails to fully engage and the vehicle does not proceed forward as expected.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Shelton, CA
Everytime the vehicle is put into reverse the gears grind and make a loud noise. dealer can't fix problem.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Westfield, IN
This concern regarding the power train - automatic transmission also includes the operation of the cruise control! the original defect manifested itself by extreme "power-downshifts" on moderate upgrades, while running on cruise control (a...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Temecula, CA
Going up hill when vehicle died out for no reason. towed to dealer & 1st time, nothing found. 2nd time it happened, was told torque convertor needed changing. 3rd time, was told transmission was in bad shape along with torque convertor & bo...
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Riverside, IL
Loud noises coming from drivetrain. dealer does not know how to fix it.
1998 DODGE DAKOTA in Slippery R, PA
Transmission failure.also, engine check light came on.
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