Two problems related to automatic transmission park/neutral start switch have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was parked, engine running, when all of a sudden it shifted into reverse and rolled into a house, minor damage, no injuries.
Vehicle was parked with engine running and emergency brake not applied. Consumer was at rear of vehicle when it shifted into reverse and ran over consumer. Vehicle went across the street and came to a stop , and hit an embankment. Consumer suffered extensive injuries, in hospital at this time.