One problem related to noises during shifting has been reported for the 2004 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Transmission,day 1 leaking,replaced rear tail and seal, still leaking,then replaced the yokeand universil,problem with leak solved,now transmission shifts iregular,hard thumping noise comeing from transmission,loud cracking crunching noise coming from some where, dealer says its in transmission,dealer dont now problem, want to look in transmission, also whenresumeing to speed in set cruz control,violent down shifting 5 miles per hour before set speed,goig to dealer to have a look at again .