Transmission Failure problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

Five problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 02/21/2000

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 they were purchasing a laundered lemon. The dealer, finance officer, nor the salesman disclosed this information to me at any time. If I didn't receive form from texas, it would still be covered up. Numerous transmission failures - hauled in twice with nothing showing at the dealership. I worry each time I get behind the wheel. Who will get maimed or killed? dealer committed fraud by failure to disclose. Please help. No safety defect listed in summary.

2 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/16/1999

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.

3 Transmission Failure problem

Failure Date: 04/07/1998

Transmission failure. Also, engine check light came on.

4 Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed. Yh.

5 Transmission Failure problem

Transmission failed twice.




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