Two problems related to transmission failure have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While operating the vehicle, the service 4 wheel drive indicator intermittently illuminated. During the failure, the vehicle could not be driven in 4 wheel drive. Also, after removing the ignition key, the 4 wheel drive actuator would remain active. Eventually, the transmission failed and was reset. After resetting the transmission, the vehicle operated normally. While driving 60 mph, the transmission erroneously switched into 4 wheel drive and caused the speed to reduce to 10 mph. The failures were not diagnosed or repaired. An unknown dealer was notified. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 130,000.
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While driving approximately 75 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The estimated cost for repair was $3,000. Report number 18727338 was filed by the manufacturer. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact feels that the manufacturer should be responsible for the repair. The failure and current mileages were 71,254.