Transmission problems

Transmission: It is the place where the different "gears" of the cars are located.
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Transmission

Dodge Dakota 2005 Quad cab 161700 miles
When I reach speed between 35mph to 50mph the truck shakes. Transmission light stays on. Once I reach desired speed the shaking stops
Pawpawgg from United States 9 years ago  
PA
2 replies 
Arkansas mom 1977 from United States 8 years ago
I have the same problems as you have with yours and mine will shake going down the road once I get up to speed and I can be just going down the road and it up to a hard shift and then my check engine light comes on and stays on for a day and a half maybe maybe longer before it goes back off well then later it comes back on and it's done the same thing so I do believe this is a safety issue and I have not even gotten tags on mine yet cuz I just bought it and see what I can get done my son and I both have doctor's appointments each week plus I may have to be at my mom's in case of an emergency so I need something cheap on gas and dependable for sure because from here to my moms is a four hour trip one day and then from here to my aunt's is about 4 maybe 5 hours around trip it would be longer hope we can get answer answers on this problem
Dodge from United States 3 years ago
Ok I have the o8 Dakota when I start it in the morning and leave that's when my tranny starts acting up. I give it gas and it doesn't respond. Once it's warm it gets better. Any ideas what's causing that?
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Transmission

Dodge Dakota 1999 2 doors 3.9 engine 4x4 109875 miles
Giving me a code that saying transmission governor related. I have changed it and the one next to it but still no change to it
Jorge from United States a year ago  
JO
1 reply 
Frank from United States 8 months ago
Torque converter i believe
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45rfe transmission issues

Dodge Dakota 2002 Pickup 181000 miles
Transmission seems to be having issues engaging into gear it started with having a hard time going into gear now its just not even trying but I have noticed that I can't hear the module anymore that works the valve
Ezekiel from United States a year ago  
EZ
3 reports 

Transmission heating

Dodge Dakota 2007  180000 miles
I was driving on a highway at 75 mph when suddenly, the dashboard indicated transmission temperature. The truth is this event took place only some days after an oil change had been done and there was no leakage. I stopped the car and started it again after 5 minutes, when the engine had cooled down. I had to do this for 8 to 10 times in 120 miles. I have not yet taken it to the mechanic and am thinking about consulting the agency first.
daisy from United States 11 years ago  
DA
7 reports 

Fuse keeps blowing

Dodge Dakota 2006 Truck 110000 miles
I have a 2006 Dodge Dakota... While driving, radio stops, instrument cluster goes dead, and turn signals stop working... Engine continues to run normally, and transmission functions normally, but if the engine is turned off, and I attempt to re-start, it will crank, but only starts and runs for a couple of seconds, then dies... This happens repeatedly... Found 10 amp fuse #36 to be blown... When this fuse is blown, almost all electrical devices continue to work, (blower fan, power windows, wipers, lights, power door locks, horn, 4-way flashers, etc.. . ) Only the radio, turn signals and instru… Read complete
Earthling from Canada 9 years ago  
EA
14 reports 
Rolo from United States 4 years ago
Same problem with my truck, anybody have a solution for it...??
Calamity from United States 4 years ago
Blowing 50 amp fuse starts once then will not start again
Calamity from United States 4 years ago
This is driving me crazy see no frsyed wires
I’m done w the truck just want it to run steady so I can sell it
dayoub from United States 4 years ago
Did anyone find the solution to this? I have the exact same problem
Tbird from other 4 years ago
When I had this problem, it was the battery in key remote control.
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Engine stalling out @ 4000 rpm

Dodge Dakota 2015 V6  150000 miles
Motor starts stalling out @ 4000 rpm when accelerating wont shift into High just holds below 4 000
Johnny from United States 3 years ago  
JO
3 reports 
Metaldog from United States a year ago
Truck won’t go into park. It will start in Neutral. It won’t get out of second gear. The shifter cable needs adjusting. But it still will not get park or go into 3rd. Also my speedometer is not working, and I’m wondering if that is part of the reason it won’t go into 3rd gear.
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Power loss when starting

Dodge Dakota 2004  2000 miles
When starting my car, there is a considerable power loss. When it reaches 3000 rpm, its normal strength comes back, but again, when reducing the speed to 2000 rpm, it weakens. It has been scanned and no code was provided. The transmission has been repaired, so I would appreciate opinions because I don't know what else to do
marcie from United States 11 years ago  
MA
1 report 
Mike from Canada 9 years ago
Sounds like your alternator is going sounds like its the regulator in the alternator itself
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Error code P1745

Dodge Dakota 2008  160000 miles
My Dakota indicates error code P1745 and repair transmission. There is nothing damaged but the error codes are still there. I've already changed the solenoid's box and pressure solenoids but it remains the same. If I remove the code error, every time I turn to second gear, it appears back again.
one from United States 11 years ago  
ON
4 reports 
winny57 from United States 11 years ago
I have your same problem as well as code errors P0733 and P0755 and have been adviced to programme the computer PCM back again.
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Transmission/brakes

Dodge Dakota 2005  160000 miles
Brakes leaked fluid, transmission shifts hard, loses power going uphill, loses power in lower gears, truck also makes a squeaking noise
Aidan from United States 2 years ago  
AI
2 reports 
Becca from United States 2 years ago
What was wrong with it mines doing the same thing
Aidan from United States 2 years ago
Ended up changing the brake lines and they’ve been fine so far, and changed the filter and valve body in the transmission and it has worked however, it recently started shaking when it shifts up. Other than that it’s been fine.
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Transmission temperature light

Dodge Dakota 2006 4.7L v8 slt 400000 miles
Hey guys, quick question! I have a 2006 dakota Awd 4.7L. The transmission temp light randomly comes and goes. I have no sign of an overheating transmission. It's not discolored. It doesn't smell burnt, not shifting hard or late shifts like it should. If I turn the truck off and turn it back on it usually goes away for a while. Anything I should look at!?
Brandon from Canada 3 years ago  
BR
12 reports 
2005 4x4 4.7 wish it was manual from United States 4 months ago
It's a faulty transmission temp sensor. And the mf is located inside the transmission. While u r n there u might as well change the selinoid and the trans pressure sensor. U gotta drop the pan. And take the valve body off. Oh yeah get the filter while your at it
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My Doge pick up truck has transmission issues that is unsafe for me to

Dodge Dakota 2005 Dodge Dakota pick up truck 1130422 miles
Not wonting to shift gears and get stuck in one gear and when it's like that trying to pull out onto a highway is very hard cuz it wants to kind of like quit running and plus it uses ton of gas I can put gas in say on Thursday and not hardly go anywhere and my gas hand is almost on half just seems to be a transmission issue and is it a safety hazard when it comes true the transmission
Arkansas mom 1977 from United States 8 years ago  
AR
5 reports 
markthemailman from United States a year ago
Well fuck that's your problem
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Automatic transmission failure

Dodge Dakota 2007  150000 miles
The automatic transmission did not change from second to third gear. I was told it was the camshaft's sensor, it was repaired and worked properly for three months. It has now stopped working completely, all of the gears at the same time. The scanner indicates high pressure and a low in transmission, and the code it provides is p1745,
Di from United States 11 years ago  
DI
2 reports 
Di from United States 11 years ago
To anyone having my problem, I recommend you to take it to a Jeep agency so that the original Dodge scanner is connected, the failure provided and the gearbox fully unlocked. In my case, the scanner indicated there was an internal oil leakage on the over drive of the gearbox. So what I needed to do was to install the super master kit of the box. All the gears are now working perfectly, and the starting is softer than ever.
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Steering and paint

Dodge Dakota 2007  90000 miles
My Dodge Dakota 2007 is having steering failures. The pump sends a good pressure but, when connecting the hoses to the box, the steering makes a sound and it remains hard. It is really worrying me as the gearbox was renewed after 40000 km, and also because corrosion bubbles are appearing in the painting. Even more, the computer sometimes fails as if there were a problem in the spark plugs.
Sebby from United States 11 years ago  
SE
3 reports 

Cv axles replacement

Dodge Dakota 2001 Four-door crew cab 0 miles
I need to know about the CVS
Kristina from United States 2 years ago  
KR
1 report 

Not starting

Dodge Dakota 2001 Dodge Dakota  117789 miles
my engine got too hot and while it was overheating when I pulled over, it made a loud noise and then stopped when I plugged when I let it pull down and turn it back on now it won’t start. It turned over, but it won’t like there’s no spark to it. I plugged in the obd reader and it said p0601 code PCM issue.
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Lolo from United States 2 years ago  
LO
1 report 

no lights on cluster and would turn over

Dodge Dakota 2001 4 door,3.9L 2000000000 miles
Ok on 01 Dodge Dakota it shut off and no bus appeared in the odometer so I got new ECU and I found melted wires on the transmission plug so I put liquid tape on them let dry I turn the key on I heard very fast clicking so turned key off look around didn't see anything off so I proceeded to turn key back on this time the cluster blow a transistor so I went and go one put it in turn key on everything had power in side light radio,fan but the check engine light didn't come on and it wouldn't turn over like it was before the cluster burned so I checked out side fuse box couldn't find b… Read complete
droneman from United States 2 years ago  
DR
2 reports 

Gear cluster displays boxes around each letter

Dodge Dakota 2000 4.7 300000 miles
Transmission not shifting properly
Unoitisnt from United States 2 years ago  
UN
4 reports 

Bucking and surging

Dodge Dakota 1985 Pickup truck 272168 miles
When riding down the road it starts bucking and searching like it's running out of gas change positioning sensor and still doing it again runs good for a minute and then goes right back to the old way
Johnny from United States 3 years ago  
JO
5 reports 

Gear shift lever problem

Dodge Dakota 2005 Club cab, 4.7l engine automatic trans 60000 miles
Can't shift out of park, stepped on brake pedal with no success
Wagonmaster from United States 5 years ago  
WA

All warning indicators lit, dash is dead.

Dodge Dakota 1997 Extended Cab V6 Mag 2wd 169935 miles
Hello all, This is my first posting. I hope someone can give me an idea of what to do, or what to replace to fix this thing. Also with all these problems is it safe to drive, or not. I have an 82 yr old mom that is missing doctors' appointments because of this. I have cleaned all accessible grounding points, tie-wrapped down the 3 connectors of the VERY recently installed PCM, I have been trying suggested fixes found on this blog but nothing has worked. Issues became visible when the truck began to stall, at very inopportune times. Crossing intersections, on the freeway, or just idling. BTW, I… Read complete
Clay from United States 6 years ago  
CL
2 reports 

Starter drags like battery is dead

Dodge Dakota 1999 Dakota. 3.9 engine 153681 miles
Starter drags and barely turns motor over. It tuns over like the battery is dead. If I hold the key in the start position it drags on then starts. New starter is acting like the old starter I replaced.
Teddy from United States 7 years ago  
TE
4 reports 

Frankenstein

Dodge Dakota 2004  100000 miles
I'm going to get a lot of Mopar people mad but I'm looking for help with a 2004 Dakota that I put a small block chevy in. My issue is the wireharness, I can't find anything that can go from Dakota to old chevy... I'd like to plug into the factory harness to use dodge gauges and key ignition !! HELP
Shane from United States 10 years ago  
SH
3 reports 

Auto transmission shifting

Dodge Dakota 1997 Extended cab 119000 miles
When truck sits and idles for while it won't shift from 2nd to 3rd. I have to turn it off and let it sit for while and then it will work again
Sandra from United States 10 years ago  
SA
15 reports 

Gearbox

Dodge Dakota 2008  245000 miles
My van started bucking when driving in reverse and suddenly stalled. I've changed: the pump, the discs, the turbine, valves body, sensors, ignition pump, oil. And after that, the bucking when in reverse stopped but it has started having problems when driving forwards. It is having starting problems, seems as though the gearbox slipped and, when driving, the gears won't change properly.
Rea96 from United States 11 years ago  
RE
6 reports 
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