Manual Transmission Column Shift Problems of Dodge Dakota

Tl- the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the transfer case control module was defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and stated that the transfer case module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall NHTSA campaign id number: 01v077000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 220,000. Pm.

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The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. While parked, the contact was unable to move the gear shifter out of park while the ignition key was removed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technicians advise the contact that the gear shift blocker and bracket assembly needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and advised that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 89,000 and the current mileage was 90,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that after parking and exiting the vehicle, the vehicle rolled away into a busy street. The contact was able to recover the vehicle without incident. The vehicle was not diagnosed by an independent mechanic or a dealer. The contact was informed of the recall for the failure under NHTSA campaign id number: 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 100,233. Kmj.

No crash, no injuries. 2001 Dodge Dakota crew cab, column shifter shifts out of park with out pressing brake while the key is in the on position.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that when the temperature reached the freezing mark, the vehicle would not shift out of park. The contact had to start leaving the vehicle in neutral because it allowed the vehicle to be driven when it was cold overnight. The dealer stated that the transmission fluid and filter needed to be replaced because they were contaminated. The repair did not correct the problem. An independent mechanic referenced recall 07v5550000 (power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift). The contact was informed by the manufacturer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000 and the current mileage was 110,700.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact started the ignition and was unable to shift out of park and into drive until after several attempts. The failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the steering column shift interlock would need to be replaced. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 9power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift); however the VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The vehicle was parked in the driveway with the key removed from the ignition. Moments later, the contact found the vehicle parked in the middle of the road. The rear bumper was damaged. The insurance company is investigating the failure. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (g28) (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) in March of 2008. The manufacturer stated that they will only repair the recalled component. They will need dates and insurance information from the contact to consider repairing the rear bumper. The current and failure mileages were 64,094.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. While applying pressure to the brakes, the vehicle attempted to stop and then drastically jerked forward. The contact placed the vehicle into neutral. In addition, while approaching a traffic sign, the vehicle jerked forward and crashed into another vehicle. A police report was filed. The vehicle must be shifted into neutral in order for it to completely stop. The dealer stated that he needed to rebuild the transmission, even though the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). However, repairing that component alone would not correct the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000 and current mileage was 90,000.

Drive shaft rubber sleeve failed. Yh.

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When at a complete stop, placing shifter into reverse, a loud grinding noise will occur due to a design flaw.