Automatic Transmission Control Module problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the catalytic converter replaced, the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had to have the vehicle towed to the residence on nine separate occasions. The vehicle was also towed to a dealer, where the pcm was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the sentry key immobilizer module (skim). The contact believed that a defect with the skim had caused the sudden stall with the security light flashing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Vehicle shut completely down while driving. (nar).

2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 driving along the hwy around curve at 55 miles and hour power steering failed almost had a head on collision. The truck has been in the shop for a week being fixed under warranty. Odometer 29980. 00 miles. I have had multiple problems with this truck ever since it was bought new, they had to replace the power steering pump, malfunction indicator light (mil) on the dash. Transmission slipping. Received the truck back from the dealer drove 22 miles transmission slipping again mil light on again. Had to replace the radio malfunction, I could go on and on. I feel that the power steering failing, could have cost my wifes life not to mention the occupents of the on comming truck. The truck is driven by her 99 percent of the time. I just happened to be driving it on the long weekend. I was able to fight with it and managed to drive to the side of the road. I feel that this should not have accured with the kind of mileage precent on the truck as well as the age. Any help you can profide in addressing these issues, would be appreciated.

When the vehicle takes off from a dead stop the vehicle does not want to move. The transmission slips and right after that the "check engine light comes on. The vehicle does not shift properly and the vehicle runs at a high rpm until the vehicle is shut off. The problem then corrects itself temporarily. I have had this truck serviced at frederick Dodge 4 times. First it was diagnosed as being low on transmission fluid(claimed it was not topped off at delivery) and it was causing rear sensor on trans to shut down transmission. Second time brought in for same problem, told that rear sensor is bad, that was replaced, third time, same problem, told that software for tcm needed to be updated. Fourth time, tcm and transmission being replaced. Truck is still in shop. Totally fed up. Truck has less 9500 miles on it. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763038.

I bought my truck with 5,000 miles on it. The transmission hits the rev limiter from 1st to 2nd gear when passing or going around vehicles under the speed of 30 mph. From my research there are thousands of Dakota owners experiencing this same problem. I've taken mine to the dealer 3 times and each time they were unable to fix it. My warranty ran out and I got tired of taking it to them. I now have 55,000 miles on my Dakota and it still hits the rev limiter each time I press the gas pedal down to the floor from a stop or at 30mph. The only time it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear is when the engine is cold. After that, it hits the rev limiter everytime. Why isn't there a recall for this problem?? there's been numerous times I have almost had a wreck due to the tranny not shifting to move out of the way of traffic. One day I may not be so lucky.

Transmission continues to shift erratically, despite being seen by two different dealers. The tcm seems to be an issue. Reprogramming it doesn't seem to fix the problem. The factory TSB has been done twice but has failed to remedy the problem. Vehicle will sometimes lurch up into 2nd gear at lower speeds without warning or down to 1st from 2nd without warning despite traveling at a constant speed of approximately 20 mph. After 22500 miles the vehicle has developed a moderate to severe problem when braking. The vehicle seems to hop in the front end during braking and the brakes seem to loose effectiveness momentarily. Closer investigation revealed both front shocks had failed. The front brake system seems to be in good working order. No leaks, normal pad and rotor wear, no grooves on rotor, the front shocks were replaced but the vehicle continues to have the braking hopping pulsating problem.