Eight problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving transmission would not shift up to fourth gear. Consumer checked fluids and found transmission fluid low, also hot and brown. After adding fluid the transmission shifted properly. The dealer stated transmission needed to be rebuilt. Mr the failure was in the one way valve which was reversed in the transmission oil cooler line, and failed to shift to fourth gear while driving. The transmission was rebuilt. Scc.
Idling in park on flat land, slipped into reverse and hit parked car. 2 previous incidents of reverse into nuetral while backing out of parking space. 3 incidents of drive into 2nd. Several incidents of "settling" sounds while in drive. Manufacturer says nothing is wrong and refusing to perform warranty repair.
When driving 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup in temperatures below -10 degrees f overdrive malfunctions. Dealer at first claimed that it was supposed do this. Later they admitted that it was a design defect, but, do not know how to fix it. Many of these vehicles have been sold in the northern states under false pretences.
Ongoing problem with speed control; whenever speed control is engaged while going up an incline or wet surface, it causes sudden acceleration. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasios. Repairs / replacement of throttle cable & transmission made, and problem is still reoccurring. Can NHTSA help in this matter.
Transmission was incorrectly installed at factory, causing sprockets and transmission to wear down. Dealer will replaced transmission under warranty.
The transmission was destroyed due to an improperly installed check valve. This stopped all flow to and from the transmission and transmission fluid cooler.
Vehicle has been through 5 transmissions within last 10,000 miles. Once a brand new transmission is put in it burns right out. Cause is unknown. Please provide furthr information.
Was shifting from drive into reverse and was turning steering wheel, and vehicle stalled. It could happen in the reverse order. Took to dealership & service manager drove vehicle with owner and problem happened. Was informed that Dodge knew about problem. However, regional manager indicated there was no problem.