| From | Message |
Dan
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/10/2006
03:09:05
|
 Subject: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
I have a 2000 R/T with 55,000 miles.I have had the truck for 8 months and I bought it with 51,000 miles.so far I have had replaced: water pump,transmission valve body.Is this normal for a dakota?This is the newest vehicle I have ever bought and thank god I bought a warrantee on it but is this dodge now?
I have a ramcharger year 1978 in my driveway but that old truck never breaks down with 200,000 + miles, Am I going to have alot of repairs on my R/t?
|
dan
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/10/2006
03:11:32
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
My switch for my power window on passenger side doesnt work anymore!The reason I posted thiS!nickel and dime dakota????????
|
RadioMan
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/10/2006
06:37:46
|  RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
Keep the 78 Ramcharger Dan... It WILL out last
the Dakota.
I have a 02 4X4, 4.7 with the tow package. I
HATE the way the tranny is computer controlled.
At 34k I no longer trust it..
The "Big Three" are building JUNK!
|
daffydak
GenIII
5/10/2006
10:11:29
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
Dan; It sounds like you got ahold of a bad truck, or the previous owner didn't take care of it. 55,000 seems a little early for a waterpump though. The 46RE isn't the best transmission either to be truthful...
I have had 2 dakotas (a 98, and my current 00) Never had a problem out of either of them. Unless you count the ball joint recall on my 00, but I didn't pay for that.... Don't get discouraged yet, you have a quick truck (don't expect good mileage fom it :-)
Dan
MOPAR=More Power!!
00 CC Sport Plus 4.7L 4X4 Auto, 3:55 LSD
Straight dual catack exhaust, adjusted tps to .76V, ported TB, home brew intake setup w/K&N filter, Superchips 3715 Tuner, 180* T-stat... more mods to come!!!
|
TigerDak
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/10/2006
12:51:59
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
There is the chance that your truck is not being diagnosed properly. Many times, the problem can be fixed with just a simple little change, not necessarily a big expensive fix. I'll give you an example...
My truck's overdrive was failing on me when I get between 55-65 mph on the freeway. I took it to several shops for different opinions. They told me I needed a rebuild tranny. One shop told me I needed a new tranny valve body.
So I just got underneath the truck and tightened the wiring that goes into the overdrive. I just cinched it down as much as I could. That's all I did, and it worked. Now I have no probs with the tranny and it runs great.
Sometimes it's just a simple fix that people overlook.
|
toolfan
GenIII
5/10/2006
16:34:37
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
what i have seen on must 98-00 dakotas is, around 140,000-160,000 miles they need ball joints, water pump, and new brake rotors and brake drums.
|
jerry
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/10/2006
17:42:00
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
it depends on your truck. Some have no problems, and others lots. They say if your truck was built on a friday or Monday you will have a good chance of it acting up. LOL My 99'R/T only has 40,000 miles, but it has had it's share of problems. @nd week the driveshaft fell off. The AC compressor has needed to be replaced, and the intake manifold had to be replaced. The brakes seem anemic yet the dealer said they are working within specifications. Then again, I wonder on warranty work if the dealer just replaces the whole thing instead of just fixing it, such as the intake manifold. The dealers make a lot of money on warranty work. I remember when the trans went out on the used 2001 Durango I bought after only 65 miles. the dealer wanted $4,600 to repair it. Yeah, I thought I misheard that amount too. My extended warranty co. said "No deal!" So I took it to Aamco and they did it for $1950. Dealers jack up the price on everything. They wanted $800 in labor to remove the tranny for repair!! But you never know, Aamco could have taken me for a ride too. How do you know?
|
MStephens
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/11/2006
10:40:51
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
Yeah, did you catch that? a 2000 model with 51k miles, hmmmm and its having some breakdowns?? Hmmmm again, is the rubber on the brake pedal worn out and does it have new tires?? Are the seats worn out?? I think you get it now. But again, it could be that a little old school teacher owned it before you and only drove it 3 miles to school and to church on Sunday -- could be.
Well I have a 2001 with 4.7, 76000 miles. And no breakdowns, just ball joints, and it has original tires. Trans torque converter slips ocassional when you first start it in the morning, after it runs a block, it sucks up the fluid and drives perfectly -- I'm just putting up with that for now but will get to it some day (its been doing that for 2 years, yeah, I'm tolerant).
|
SinCity R/T
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/11/2006
13:39:37
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
The 46RE valve body going out is relatively common, but the water pump going out at 51k is very rare. Some other common issues to keep an eye out for are ball joint replacement and intake manifold plenum gasket failure.
SinCity R/T
2003 Black Dakota R/T
2003 White Dakota R/T
http://www.dakota-durango.com
|
TexasTodd
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/14/2006
01:43:41
|  RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
You guys that would order, or buy a truck with an auto tranny........oh well.
|
Johnny5
GenIII
5/14/2006
08:33:33
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
R/T's only came with an automatic. Not a great choice on Dodge's part but still infinitely better than GM's bright idea of putiing a 305 and 7.5" rear end in the 80's Monte Carlo SS's (duh!)
|
eddy
Dodge Dakota
JOIN HERE
5/15/2006
16:53:49
| RE: 2000 r/t : everything is breaking!
IP: Logged
Message:
"what i have seen on must 98-00 dakotas is, around 140,000-160,000 miles they need ball joints, water pump, and new brake rotors and brake drums."
If either of the 2 sets of rotors I have had on my truck on 42 thousand miles would have lasted to even 1/4th of the mileage you mentioned I would have been happy.My first set warped at 7800 miles, BADLY. Second set started acting up around 12K and I've just been living with it until I get the scratch together to pick up aftermarket stuff. I think most truck manufacturers are having problems making durable rotors nowadays. Seems like you could go to a board for any brand of truck and see a good number of posts about people needing to go to the dealership for rotors at least once in the first 12000 miles.
|
| | P 1 |
|
Post a reply to this message:
Username Registration: Optional
All visitors are allowed to post messages
|
