One problem related to transmission gear indicator has been reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2000 Dodge Dakota quadcab - I was going forward in my driveway when I stopped the truck and put it in "park", engine still running. I got out of the truck and after about 15 seconds it engaged itself in reverse. It smashed through a gate and I got injured when I got caught between the gate and the left front fender of the truck. When the truck stopped I got in and still found it indicating in "park". The driveway was level. I have since been able to duplicate the condition with the gear shift just slightly out of "park", particularly with a cold engine.