1992 Dodge Dakota Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 110about this part
- Share
- 51%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 120,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 110 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1992 Dodge Dakota, 51% of the 216 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 120,000 miles. 17 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.
“2 issues-the power train-I don't think it was ever fixed as my gearshift lever indicator is not in the gear it indicates-can this still be fixed under the recall-2nd problem-I can be driving down the road and the truck just shuts itself off without warning-sometimes it will restart after sitting a few minutes but yesterday I had to have it towed with my 74 yr. …”
NHTSA complaint #10245035, filed 2008-10, 160,000 miles“The vehicle leaked transmission fluid. The dealer stated that the leak was not related to the transmission recall. The vehicle leaked transmission fluid. Dealer stated that the leak was not related to the transmission recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10009825, filed 2003-03, 120,000 miles“I was backing out of my garage on my way to a job interview, when I realized I forgot something . I drove back in the garage, put the shifter in park and I stepped out of the truck. No sooner had I gotten around the truck door when the truck just started backing up by itself. I attempted to jump back in to stop it because I did not want the truck to hit somebody . But the momentum was to quick and the door slammed against me hitting the left side of my body,both my knees were knocked together,causing bruising and some swelling. …”
NHTSA complaint #10336047, filed 2010-06“The transmission started to leak heavily and slow to shift iinto gear, further investigation revealed burned fluid in the transmission after having recently been changed and serviced. Also an excessive amount of metal filings in oil pan and on filter. It was reported to me by 2 transmission repair facilities that Dodge had had a problem with the planetary gears not getting enough oil due to insufficiently sized access holes to the planetary gears. I am trying to find out if Dodge had any type of recall on this problem or assistance in this area.”
NHTSA complaint #719408, filed 2000-02“Severe rear wheel hop problem ongoing since 1994.reported several times to dealer for repair.truck stayed there for over 8 months altogether.several parts replaced including:leafs springs,shocks,transmission support,differential(4 times),brake lines(broke off due to vibration during road test),leaf springs retainers.etc...chrysler no longer wants to try to solve the matter.DOT got involved.had mechanical engineer perform inspection on truck,declared it dangerous. Dot pulled truck off the road.now I'm hitchicking. Even tough I'm from canada, I d hope you may have had some advice.....please.”
NHTSA complaint #716940, filed 2000-01Related 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 1992 Dodge Dakota
36 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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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