1996 Dodge Dakota transmission problems
The 1996 Dodge Dakota has 33 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 13% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
33
Transmission complaints
13%
Share of year
4
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN PARK POSITION ON A SLIGHT INCLINE, UPON EXITING FOR A BRIEF SECOND, VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, INJURING THE CONSUMER. ALSO, AFTER THE INCIDENT VEHICLE WAS STILL IN THE PARK POSITION. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. *AK *ML”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 1996 Dodge Dakota have?
NHTSA has 33 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Dakota transmission — 13% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.