2002 Dodge Dakota Consumer Discussions

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

2002 Dodge Dakota transmission problems?

Written by: poostiles on Nov 21, 2009 09:37 AM

I just bought a used 02 Dodge Dakota 4X4. It is hard shifting out of 1st and 2nd but doesn't do it all the time. Now it seems like it doesn't want to move quickly when starting out but drags. Please tell me what to look for. Should I take it to a transmission guy? I'm afraid they will rip me off. I'm a 44 yr old single mom. Have pity on me!!! Help!!! Read More...

Re: 2002 dakota torque conveter [zyta88]

Written by: bassinbob1 on Nov 10, 2009 02:08 PM

I have a Dodge 2002 Dodge Dakota Sport Quad PU. The truck just started with the same problem described by yta88. Can you tell me if it gets worse or does it stay the same? Does anybody know if this damages the transmission running it in this condition? I want to go deer hunting in VA and it is a 3 hour drive on the highway. Don't want to get stuck on the side of the road. Any ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Starting Problems

Re: Starting Problems when Cold [ronslakie1]

Written by: tolikhl on Nov 25, 2008 07:00 PM

Ron, I had a 2002 Dodge Dakota 4.7L and I had exactly the same problem. This is not electrical problem!!! Do not touch it. I replaced fuel pump and everything went back to normal. I believe that there is not enough pressure build up for the first start in old pump. New fuel pump will solve that problem. It is located on top of fuel tank. This is a well known defect on these ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Transmission Problems

Re: 2002 dakota torque conveter [zyta88]

Written by: maxxtwo on Sep 11, 2009 11:36 AM

iT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS OUT THERE WHO HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. MYSELF INCLUDED. I CAN TELL YOU THAT DODGE ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE TSB 18-001-05 ON 1/5/2005. AT THE DEALER'S EXPENSE, THE TORQUE CONVERTOR WAS REPLACED AND RECOMMENDED FIX IN THE TSB WAS PERFORMED. UNFORTUNATELY FOR ME, THIS DID NOT SOLVE ... Read More...

2002 dakota torque conveter

Written by: zyta88 on Aug 03, 2009 06:54 PM

2002 dodge dakota with 4.7 auto. Just recently the torque converter has started to unlock and lock once the truck is warmed up and driving at a smooth crusing speed. The tack will jump from about 1800 to 1900 . I have found lots of people with the excat same simptoms, but have not found any answers. Can someone help? Thanks. Read More...

Re: 2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT V-6 Auto Trans. [jer7rob]

Written by: jer7rob on Aug 01, 2009 04:41 PM

Check this out! Now my truck will not shift out of 1st gear....when it shifts into 2nd it just slips.....and almost acts like it is in neutral.... Thank you for any suggestions.... Read More...

2002 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab SLT V-6 Auto Trans.

Written by: jer7rob on Aug 01, 2009 03:19 PM

My Truck was driving fine yesterday with no problems at all. I took it to a friends house last night and it was fine. When I left his house last night my check engine light came on as soon as I started my truck. I noticed that my truck seemed sluggish. I drove it anyway. When I had to come to a stop and then start again it seemed "okay" from 1st to 2nd but the transmission slipped ... Read More...

Dodge Dakota Braking Issues

2002 dakota break job

Written by: toneman on Jan 05, 2008 10:44 AM

i am doing a front end break job on my 2002 dodge dakota. i have depresssed the piston with a c clamp. my repair manual sas that i need to remove the mounting pins. i have located two monuting pins, but how do i remove them. they look like they have a rubber dust boot covering them. do i need to remove that too? Read More...

Dodge Dakota Stalling and Dying Problems

Re: 2002 3.9l Dodge Dakota with automatic transmission that stalls in reverse. [dustyk]

Written by: mrsincere7 on Mar 26, 2009 05:04 PM

It may have been more severe as it got closer to winter with the old IAC. However since I replaced it with a new one, everything is smooth as silk even though we are still experiencing cold temps. Truck runs like it's brand new regardless of the temp. My buddy who replaced his IAC ( with a new one ) on his 01' Dakota has the same positive results. It was his results that ... Read More...

Re: 2002 3.9l Dodge Dakota with automatic transmission that stalls in reverse. [mrsincere7]

Written by: dustyk on Mar 26, 2009 03:00 PM

I was just wondering if the problem seems more severe with temperature. Regards, Dusty Read More...