1991 Dodge Dakota Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 60about this part
- Share
- 47%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 97,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 60 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1991 Dodge Dakota, 47% of the 128 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles. 8 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs found flashing code 7,performedppt, found module bad.( check safety recall f05) when performing recall a/t manual valve , found discoloration in transmission fluid possible cooler restriction is a major factor in condition .. Tech told this customer this is a major problem with this transmission truck only has 75000 actual mile...”
NHTSA complaint #11052471, filed 2017-12, 75,000 miles“While driving home, one block from home, vehicle suddenly down shifted and went into reverse.. Luckely I had the presence of mind to immediately slam on the brakes, which prevented my head from hitting the windshield, I also weight 200 pounds which could also be a factor, I contacted chrysler customer assistence center and imformed of my poblem and that I had a recall notification #871 concerning a transmission blocking valve failure. Authorization was given to have the vehicle towed to d&e car exchange where they removed the transmission pan and discovered metal fillings, that was it! …”
NHTSA complaint #733814, filed 2000-10“The contact owns a 1991 Dodge Dakota. While the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, it suddenly rolled in reverse with the shifter in the park position. There were no warnings prior to this failure. The vehicle's door crashed into the gate and was severely damaged. There were no injuries or property damage. The vehicle is currently at the authorized dealer for the same failures mentioned in the recall notice. The vehicle was previously repaired according to NHTSA campaign id number 05v034000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). …”
NHTSA complaint #10244970, filed 2008-10, 120,000 miles“Consumer received a recall notification concerning the replacement of the steel manual valve, however consumer was informed that since the vehicle has over a hundred thousand miles on the transmission, in order for the recall repairs to be effective the transmission would need to be rebuilt at consumers expense, consumer feels this is just an excuse in case of a product failure.”
NHTSA complaint #563618, filed 2001-10“Consumer received NHTSA recall 00vv106000/ manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission failure. Took vehicle to john l way Dodge southwest where repairs were done. Vehicle was not having problem of shifting gears until after repairs were done. Referred consumer to manufacturer.”
NHTSA complaint #8006796, filed 2002-04Related recalls
- 00V106000Apr 11, 2000Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with a500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when…Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991–1992
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 18% |
| 2010 | 7 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 33% |
| 2008 | 10 | 11% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 36 | 13% |
| 2005 | 81 | 17% |
| 2004 | 19 | 9% |
| 2003 | 38 | 13% |
| 2002 | 89 | 13% |
| 2001 | 93 | 14% |
| 2000 | 74 | 9% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 74 | 14% |
| 1997 | 46 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 110 | 51% |
| 1991 | 60 | 47% |
| 1990 | 14 | 22% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 10 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Dakota
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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