Investigation PE95041: 1991–1992 Dodge Dakota

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Jun 23, 1995

Closed

May 31, 1996

Model years

1991–1992

Subject

Inadvertent movement of shifter

Component: Power train

Summary

Odi received an inquiry regarding alleged park to reverse problems with the automatic transmissions on 1991 and 1992 dodge dakota picup trucks.the odi database revealed 11 complaints, several of which had been reported in the months just preceding the opening of the pe.the consumers claim that they move the vehicle, place the transmission in park and exit the vehicle.then, almost always with the engine running, the vehicle allegedly shifts into reversethe vehicle then begins to back up, usually stopping only when it hits something.

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.

Model years covered

• 1992 Dodge Dakota216 complaints
• 1991 Dodge Dakota128 complaints