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Brandon Derks
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2002
15:25:30
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I have a 2000 4.7 with a 5 speed. At about 37,000 miles (yes, right after warranty expired), my transmission started grinding from 1st to 2nd. This can be avoided if I let the rpms settle to about 1000, but it's a pain. I took it into Dodge today, they say it needs a complete overhaul. Cost - $1300. Anyone else have this problem? I love this truck, but I think it's ridiculous to have the tranny go out after only 37k.
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CThomp
Dodge Dakota
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5/20/2002
17:32:44
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I thought the tranny was covered through 60,000 miles. I'm gonna have to look over the warranty book. Take to a trusted mechanic. The NV3500 is a very common transmission and you'd probably be able to buy a new one for less than the dealer wants to over haul it for.
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brandon derks
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2002
00:36:20
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Anyone know for sure what the warranty is for a 5 speed tranny in a 2000 Dak? I think its 36k, but I'm not sure. I'd hate to overhaul or replace a tranny with only 50k on it, seems like it should be a defective unit to me.
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CThomp
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2002
09:26:24
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Just look in your owners manual. Should be 60,000. Don't let them over haul it either. Make them replace it. Otherwise it will last up to that 60K and then crap out on you.
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Brandon Derks
Dodge Dakota
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5/21/2002
11:43:29
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I checked the manual, looks like the warranty is only 3year/36k unless I'm missing something. What BS! Might as well trade it in, get a truck with a better warranty. Better than paying $1500!
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mdandl
GenIII
5/21/2002
13:09:52
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man take truck back to dealer and raise he__ and get them to contact dodge, at that milage they should fix it or atleast help with cost, been there before with engine problem, new engine ended up only costing me 100 bucks under customer satisfaction deal
give it a try
1997 Dakota Sport RC V6, Magenta, Dynomax Ultra Flow, K&N, APC Clear Corners, NR White Face Gauges, Mopar Boards, rails and Others to come
2000 Dakota Sport RC V6
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