Automatic Transmission Column Shift Problems of Dodge Dakota

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle was engaged in four wheel drive when the transmission erroneously slipped into neutral, causing the vehicle to roll away in reverse. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who indicated that the electronic shift transfer case had malfunctioned. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 01v077000 (power train). The failure mileage was 81,000.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota rt. While parking the vehicle, the contact stated the shifter would not move into park. He moved the gear shift as far as it would go and engaged the emergency brakes. He parked on a incline and used some blocks to secure the vehicle from moving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and he was advised that his vehicle was not a part of the recall. The contact stated that his transmission has also started to malfunction. He referenced recall NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000, power train:automatic transmission lever and linkage column shift. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 69,000. The approximate current mileage is 73,000. Updated 10/21/10. Updated 10/26/jb.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the shift interlock would not allow him to shift into gear. The failure was due to the power train transmission linkage, which has failed on more than one occasion. When this occurs, it sometimes takes more than thirty minutes to shift out of park. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the vehicle would not be repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The contact took his vehicle to a repair shop for repairs. The failure mileage was 58,300.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact attempted to move the vehicle, but remained stuck when in low gear. He placed the vehicle into park and exited the vehicle. The vehicle began to drive in reverse and the contact was struck by the door and knocked to the ground. The vehicle began to drag the contact. The vehicle's owner was able to enter the vehicle and shut it off. The vehicle slipped into reverse. The same day a recall letter was received for NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The contact sustained bruises on her right leg. The mileage information, purchase date, powertrain, and dealer information were unavailable.

I pulled into my driveway and left my truck running with the lights on. I unloaded some supplies and while standing on the ground reached in and turned the key off. The truck started rolling backwards. I could hear a clicking noise. I couldn't get away from the door and it drug me down. The left front tire ran over my left arm between the shoulder and elbow. I also had abrasions on both knees, the knuckles on my right hand and a 12 inch bruise across both hips.

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The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact received a safety recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train: automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). He took his vehicle to the dealer for repair and when he retrieved it, the driver side air bag light illuminated. He believes that the recall repair caused the clock spring to fail. The repair would cost $197 to repair. The dealer stated that the clock spring was defective. The current mileage was 63,300 and failure mileage was 62,970. Update 04-02-08 the consumer stated while driving, the air bag light illuminated. There were no problems with the air bag light until after he picked the vehicle up from having a recall performed. Updated.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that her vehicle rolled out of the driveway and crashed while parked. The crash damaged the rear bumper and tailgate. The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle until she notified her insurance company. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) was referenced. The current and failure mileages were 64,924.

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The electric shift transfer case did not fully engage into gear when the contact moved the transfer case selector switch. He received a recall notice and called the dealer to schedule an appointment. One week later, the dealer stated that they had to reschedule due to a lack of parts. The repair was rescheduled for may; however, the dealer stated that no repairs were done on saturdays. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 70,250.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The ball joints have completely worn out and also has a very noisy lifter in the vehicle. The vehicle drifts in and out of lanes at any speed; however, the failure was noticed while driving 10 mph. The contact has not taken the vehicle to the dealer. He was informed of a recall on the previous year's model, but his VIN was not included. The recall number was unavailable. The current mileage was 93,500 and failure mileage was 82,000. Updated 03/14/08. The shifter didn ot stay in park.

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In the spring 2006 my Dodge Dakota popped out of gear and rolled backwards towards oncoming traffic and fuel pumps. I tried to stop the truck but ended up getting knocked off my feet and in doing so I grabbed the steering wheel and fell causing the truck to run over both of my legs. I was treated at the hospital and released and my truck suffered rear end damage to this day still not repaired.

Consumer requesting reimbursement to repair a 2002 Dodge Dakota. Consumer stated that he had this repair done in 2004 and would like reimbursement for the repair. The consumer stated back in 2004 he experienced the same problem as described in the recall. He parked the vehicle, removed the key from the ignition, and exited the vehicle. The vehicle then rolled out of the driveway hitting a tree. The consumer was denied reimbursement, because according to Dodge, he didn't notify them when the incident happened.

2002 Dodge Dakota parking safety failure: my 5 year old son was able to take the vehicle out of park while it was parked in our drive-way; neither ignition key was in the vehicle nor the brake pedal was pressed. The vehicle rolled back down the drive-way; luckily there were no injury or damage to the property. The dealer, carl gregory Dodge in atlanta GA, fixed the problem. However, the dealer told me that they never seen this problem before and it took the dealer 4 days to figure out the problem. The manufacturer finally informed the dealer that it was a bad casting in the steering wheel column parts. This is a major safety issue and yet the dealer has no knowledge and there were no re-call. My friend also told me a similar incident that happened recently on Dodge durango. The same thing happened and a little boy was killed. Both vehicles use the same steering wheel column. Dodge needs to make a recall on this problem.

When driving vehicle shifts into other gears. Lever, will go into other gears if driver hits it with arm or something by an accident. Consumer has to force lever to stay in position. Please provide any further information.

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Due to defective driveshaft which was out of balance by 31/2 ounce, differential and transfer case malfunctioned. Please provide further information.

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Squealing noise while driving- coming from transfer case area.

Front end seal came out of the transfer case, causing a loss of oil.