Two problems related to automatic transmission torque converter have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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. Consumer took vehicle to dealer ,and they didn't want to do anything. Please provide any further information.
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 & both needed replacing.