Automatic Transmission problems of the 2005 Dodge Dakota

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact parked the vehicle and removed the key from the ignition. The gear then shifted to reverse independently. The contact was unable to start the engine until the gear was shifted to neutral. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The transmission and brackets were replaced, however the failure recurred. The contact stated that the vehicle was previously serviced for a manufacturer¿s transmission recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 150,000.

Dodge Dakota slt 2005 misfire in cylinder 5 was the code given. Replaced spark plugs and coil. Did not help, check engine light still on. Took to dealership. . . They ran diagnostic said it was not the computer there is a misfire. Dealership suggested combustion cleaning (about $200) and if that didn't work then they would replace half of the intake valve locks and if that didn't work they would replace the other half of the intake valve locks (about $1650). They would warranty the work for 12 months or 12,000 miles. The problem is the truck has only 25,000 miles on it now! the truck is almost new in terms of mileage but yet has this issue. I have also come to realize that the "idle low until it almost dies" is another common complaint among these trucks. Obviously, Dodge made a hunk of junk and I bought one. After looking at some of the blogs, I see that I am not the only person stuck with an expensive lawn decoration.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While the vehicle was parked and the key was not in the ignition, it began rolling backwards on its own. The vehicle knocked down the contact, traveled across the street, and crashed into a tree. The front passenger side door was damaged and the contact was injured. She was informed that her VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 05v460000 (power train: automatic transmission). The speed and failure mileage were unknown. Updated 10/07/08. Updated 10/08/08.

: the contact stated a recall letter was received, NHTSA recall, # 05v460000, regarding the power train: automatic transmission. The vehicle is currently in hawaii and the contact is unable to have the vehicle sent to a Dodge dealership for the necessary repairs. The manufacturer was alerted and explained they would not ship the part to a mechanic in hawaii nor would they pay for the repair by the independent mechanic.

The contact states there is NHTSA recall campaign 05v460000 concerning automatic transmission. The parts needed to repair the vehicle are not available at their local dealership. He spoke to their manufacturer, who confirmed that the parts were not available at this time.

The truck will not engage in reverse when maneuvered to back up a slight incline on either pavement or loose ground with or without trailer in tow. Also, will not perform even when in 4-wheel drive. Took to dealer, and duplicated the problem. Dealer did search online to remedy this problem through Chrysler. Service bulletin noted this problem however did not provide a current remedy only suggested to drive forward. This issue is under review by Chrysler.

Dt:consumer bought new vehicle, Dodge Dakota, consumer found that when he tried to back out of a neighbor's driveway that was on an incline vehicle bogged. Vehicle rolled forward into the road. Consumer was told by dealer that the transmission was the same as previous year Dodge intrepid. When the vehicle was placed in reverse the transmission automatically went to second gear. Vehicle does not seem to have enough power to clime on incline in reverse because of transmission being in second gear. Consumer says that when vehicle would climb hill that there was a smell of something burning, the smell came from the catalytic converter. Dealer states that all Dakotas 2005 with 6 cylinders have the same problem, and dealer cannot fix the problem.