Truck problems anyone?

Printable Version

Dodge Forum >> Dodge Trucks >> Dodge Dakota >> Truck problems anyone?

Page: [1] 2   next >   >>

Login Message << Older Topic   Newer Topic >>

Truck problems anyone? - 7/26/2005 9:37:25 PM    hdgene   Posts: 13 Joined: 7/16/2005 From: Florida Status: offline Anyone have any minor or major problems with their trucks yet? I dropped mine off tonight with a list of things, you might want to take a look under your new 2005 Dakota's, I have a 4.7 liter clubcab with an automatic and the towing package, so I am assuming this has the 3.92 gear ratio. Anyways,most dealerships will not upsell to you needed warranty work,you need to complain about it. I took a quick look at the undercarriage of mine on a lift today. I found that both front struts were leaking oil, it has a minor differential pinion seal leak, the rear drum brakes have a real bad pulsation stopping from highway speeds. These were the main things. Minor are the right front shoulder belt won't move,it is locked up so you can't use it and some trim bs. Anyone else, overall I like the truck, what kind of MPG you guys getting, I get around 400 miles per tank so its roughly 18 mpg. Post #: 1

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 7/30/2005 6:54:40 PM    hdgene   Posts: 13 Joined: 7/16/2005 From: Florida Status: offline No comments??? (in reply to hdgene) Post #: 2

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 7/30/2005 7:25:04 PM    gainedm   Posts: 29 Joined: 5/4/2005 Status: offline I've put 3,000 miles on mine, and I've had no problems. The new Dakota is a magnificent piece of machinery. It looks great. It sounds great (w/ the help of Flowmaster). It rides great. I love mine. Then again, I ordered mine direct and started driving it the day it arrived. I never have been fond of the idea of buying a car off of a lot, not knowing how long it could have been setting there without being driven. That can't be good for a vehicle. (in reply to hdgene) Post #: 3

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 7/30/2005 8:31:21 PM    RP Racing940 Posts: 1048 Joined: 2/17/2005 Status: offline Ya got about an hour to read the problems I have with mine? (in reply to gainedm) Post #: 4

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 7/31/2005 3:37:49 PM    hdgene   Posts: 13 Joined: 7/16/2005 From: Florida Status: offline Bring it RP lets hear about it. (in reply to RP Racing940) Post #: 5

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 7/31/2005 3:58:46 PM    gainedm   Posts: 29 Joined: 5/4/2005 Status: offline Yep, I have an hour to spare. (in reply to RP Racing940) Post #: 6

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 7/31/2005 10:08:14 PM    m10rules   Posts: 20 Joined: 4/2/2005 Status: offline Hmm, well with 13,500 miles: Transmission SUCKS!!! 5 speed auto, shifting problems when pulling light trailer this winter...dealer/Dodge's excuse, the weather was to cold for the transmission...45*F out and had been on the road for 6 hours already Passenger window goes up VERY slow....new regulator, everything greased up good, still does it and no word on a fix yet. Passenger sunshade came loose before first oil change Brakes vibrate BAD when you get on them at 80mph Thats bout all I have found so far.... (in reply to gainedm) Post #: 7

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 8/1/2005 6:49:42 PM    dak0ta_g33k Posts: 90 Joined: 4/17/2005 Status: offline no real big problems with my 2003 dakota, 21333 miles on it as of this post. highlights: had no passenger seatbelt buckle when i took delivery -- fixed under warranty one 4x4 logo on the bed, driver side -- my truck is 2wd, it's still there for mindwarp purposes factory coolant suddenly disappeared from my reservoir last month -- filled it up with prestone engine is missing two cylinders -- my fault, i should have ordered a 5.9 _____________________________ allan http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2090545/1 (in reply to m10rules) Post #: 8

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 8/1/2005 7:35:32 PM    RP Racing940 Posts: 1048 Joined: 2/17/2005 Status: offline Hmmm. power steering is leaking and you cant find it (even with dye) 5 heater cores in 2.5 yrs and the whole dash needs to come out to fix. intermittant driveability problems that took 3 shops to figure out. (crank ignition sensor) Intermittant P0420 code and the O2 sensors are replaced alot. drivinig lights burn out quickly. bumper paint peeling (97-99 problem) (in reply to dak0ta_g33k) Post #: 9

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 8/2/2005 2:14:02 AM    RP Racing940 Posts: 1048 Joined: 2/17/2005 Status: offline Oh I forgot to add how much fun it is to replace teh water pump. (in reply to RP Racing940) Post #: 10

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 9/13/2005 11:04:19 PM    DesertRat   Posts: 4 Joined: 9/13/2005 Status: offline I have also had Stearing problem's I need a New rack and pinion, Getting the t case rebuillt right now, and just last week I had to replace the right side exhaust manifold gasket. I have had to turn the roters 3 time with in the past 3 years. (in reply to RP Racing940) Post #: 11

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 9/15/2005 5:03:04 AM    RP Racing940 Posts: 1048 Joined: 2/17/2005 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: DesertRat and just last week I had to replace the right side exhaust manifold gasket. Did it sound like open pipes? (in reply to DesertRat) Post #: 12

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 9/15/2005 5:47:13 AM    DesertRat   Posts: 4 Joined: 9/13/2005 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: RP Racing940 quote: ORIGINAL: DesertRat and just last week I had to replace the right side exhaust manifold gasket. Did it sound like open pipes? no It kind of sounded like a ticking. It turns out my transfer ase is not a total rebuild It just needs a new chain and Tail saft housing ( I think that is what they called it) They should have it done for me tomarow. Has anyone else had any T-case problems _____________________________ 2000 Dakota Sport Black, 4.7 V8 3" BL 33/12.50's BIG O AT'S K&N air Filter MagnaFlow muffler with 3" Pipes (in reply to RP Racing940) Post #: 13

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 9/20/2005 1:02:42 PM    omio Posts: 69 Joined: 9/20/2004 Status: offline With 18xxx miles on mine I have had the following problems: The steering is extremely jerked and whines at slow speeds Just had to have the rear suspension taken out to grease all of the bushings because it was moaning and groaning so bad you could not here the radio The front sway bar keeps coming loose Sometimes the transmission engages into gears and sometimes it does not. I have to go through the gears to get it into D about twice a week, can't reproduce the problem at dealer so they can't fix it. Don't get me started about the brakes!!! _____________________________ '04 Dakota Quad Cab - Silver Why do men's hearts beat quicker, go weak in the knees, get dry throats and think irrationally when a woman wears leather clothing? ***BECAUSE SHE SMELLS LIKE A NEW TRUCK*** (in reply to DesertRat) Post #: 14

RE: Truck problems anyone? - 9/21/2005 10:27:03 AM    73roadrunner Posts: 682 Joined: 3/31/2005 From: New York Status: offline The only problem with my 01 Dakota was the noises it started making as off 10 months ago. When the noise started it was on "take off" from lights, it was a wierd popping sound. Which later lead to creaking sounds as I went around turns. I took it 3 times to the dealer and they said it's a "normal" sound... It got to the point 1month ago where backing up out of a parking space and I turned the wheel it was a deafing display of creaks, groans and popping. Well last weak I had to take it in cause the rear diff was leaking and mentioned "again" about the noise. Well they finally got it to reproduce the sounds and it turns out the transmission was loose? I betting that's what caused the leak. It's been 6 days and the truck hasn't made a sound. I'm woundering if 10mo. on a loose transmission will screw anything up? The dealer said NO, but I have till Nov. 2007 till my 7/70,000 is up. _____________________________ -Mike- 2001 Dakota Quad, SLT, AWD, 4.7L 1973 Plymouth Roadrunner, 340 (in reply to omio) Post #: 15

Today's Posts
Most Active Topics
Make A Donation
Forum Rules & FAQ
RSS Feeds
SRT Forums
Race News

Dodge Prices

Dodge Trucks & SUVs
Ram Dakota
Durango Nitro

Dodge Cars
Avenger Intrepid
Caliber Magnum
Challenger Neon
Charger Stealth
Daytona Stratus
Dodge Viper

Featured Sponsors

Poll
Now that you've seen the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT-8, what do you think?
	I Love It, Its Perfect
	I love the looks, but hate the transmission
	I like it, but I want the concept interior
	I like it, but I want the exact concept exterior
	Its ok, but the concept was far better
	Thanks, but I look forward to some changes on the 2009 models.
Poll Results Previous Polls

Top 10 Posters
dustyloins 21005 badstratrt 20740 midnight 17429 vipergts 14468 dodgegirl19 13072 ramfan5.9 12435 steve05ram36 11328 nickoman01 10863 drew 10116 casper 9606

New Vendors
Truxedo
Airaid
Mopar Biz
ATI ProCharger
Motor City Auto Parts
Sonic Electronix
Buy Auto Truck Accessories
Buy Car Floor Mats
Edge Products
AMSOIL - Performance Oil Technology