Power Train Related Problems of the 2008 Dodge Dakota

Table 1 shows three common power train related problems of the 2008 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the power train (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train driveline (one problem).

Table 1. Power Train related problems of Dodge Dakota


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 2008 Dodge Dakota

The Power Train problem

My engine turns off while driving. I cannot restart the engine until I have stopped, shifted to park, and cycled the ignition to off. The engine stalling started as a low/slow idle condition, and now has escalated to cutting off at full acceleration while merging into expressway traffic.   Read details...

The Power Train Driveline problem

Vehicle fails to reverse, then jerks in and out of reverse, vehicle was returned to dealer for repair, service manager said the is a problem with all Dakotas and 1500's and at this time there is no known solution to the problem, he also stated that Chrysler was aware of the problem, but they keep   Read details...

The Transfer Case problem

Tl the contact owns a 2008 Dodge Dakota. While driving various speeds, the vehicle shifted from two wheel drive to four wheel drive independently. The vehicle was taken to bill bryan Chrysler (3401 us-441, fruitland park, FL 34731) where it was diagnosed that the transfer case motor needed to be   Read details...


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