Seven problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission is locked in 3rd gear. Previous times could cut vehicle off for 1 minute, it started it back up, and it would be fine. A normal trasmission starts off in 1st gear which vehicle starting off slowly and goes through gears, working its way up to speed. Once vehicle locks, it will move very slow. Dealer has many things, but remedy has not been found for problem. Problems has been in existence since 1996 for this vehicle.
No summary.
Repair done with new kit available because of defect, waiting for recall. No safety defect.
Transmission engaged in park on hill, however rolled backwards.
While driving, the transmission locked up.
Transmission sticks in park.
When vehicle is in park it will jump out of park and into reverse. Also, when vehicle is parked on a down hill incline vehicle will roll forward, cause unknown.