2007 Dodge Dakota Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 17%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 17% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, 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.
“Truck feels as if it is has been shifted down sputters and slows down them in a few minutes it is back to normal....there seems to be a recall #06v341000 Dodge recall 37518..but Dodge says that doesn't apply to my truck I don't know how that can be possible please help.”
NHTSA complaint #10547809, filed 2013-10, 72,000 miles“Vehicle: 2007 Dodge Dakota st club cab, 2wd, 3.7l v6, 42 rle automatic trans problem: at road speeds of 34-50 MPH the vehicle shudders, vibrates, and sounds as though on a rumble strip. My research indicates that the powertrain control module has an error that incorrectly tells the torque converter to start the lock up range at too low an RPM, resulting in the engine and torque converter to not be synched correctly. This problem began shortly after I'd bought the truck at 71,100 miles. I'm at 71,500 miles now. …”
NHTSA complaint #11005474, filed 2017-07, 71,100 miles“I bought my Dodge Dakota in july of 07 and after I got out of warranty the transmission decides to go haywire it goes from drive to neutral back to drive then gets stuck in 2nd gear and doesn't go in reverse so now im going to the dealer to fix the first defect that cause the second 1 to happen.”
NHTSA complaint #10269362, filed 2009-05, 38,258 miles“After cold start and normal warm up, truck lurched forward at a stoplight, then stalled. Happened several times over the previous month, without stalling. If I had been in a left turn lane at a traffic light, results could have been deadly. Dealership correction was a PCM flash software update, at my expense. This should be a safety issue and covered by the manufacturer. The truck is still under powertrain warranty also.”
NHTSA complaint #10369947, filed 2010-12, 42,600 miles“On my 2007 Dodge Dakota, vehicle randomly engages 4wd mode without warning, causing momentary loss of control. My vehicle has done this twice so far, once at highway speeds. In addition, when vehicle enters 4wd drive mode, tight steering and other handling limitations exist, causing further possibility of losing control of the vehicle. There are several similar complaints regarding this defect on the NHTSA site, as well as searching google will indicate hundreds of Dodge owners with similar experiences. This defect is a critical safety concern.”
NHTSA complaint #10764964, filed 2015-09, 160,000 milesRelated recalls
- 06V341000Sep 7, 2006On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control…Covers: Dodge Dakota 2007, Charger 2007, Nitro 4X2 2007 +5 more
Related service bulletins
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10220837Mar 10, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to…
- 10220868Mar 4, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
- 10190615Mar 4, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
- 10220471Feb 22, 2021Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
- 10221831Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10136527Mar 27, 201356045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
- 10026168Jul 12, 2008Chrysler/dodge/jeep: flash:diagnostic trouble code, dtc p0740 or p1798 and automatic transmission shift improvements 1-2 or 2-3 cold shift improvements.
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 2007 Dodge Dakota
59 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology