Transmission in a 1996 Dodge Dakota
The automatic transmission in a 1996 Dodge Dakota depends on the engine size. For the 5.2L engine, the transmission is the 44RE, and for the 3.9L engine, the transmission is the 42RE.
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Contents
- How do I know what transmission my Dodge Dakota has?
- When did the 46RE transmission come out?
- Will my VIN number tell me what transmission I have?
- How do I tell what Dodge transmission I have?
- What was the worst year for the Dodge Dakota?
- What transmission does the 1994 Dodge Dakota have?
- What is a TCM on a Dodge Dakota?
- What years were Dodge transmissions bad?
- What are common Dodge Dakota transmission problems?
- What vehicles use the 46RE transmission?
How do I know what transmission my Dodge Dakota has?
Open the driver’s side door and look for a white placard with small black lettering. This card contains specific details about the year the car was made, its transmission, engine specifications and other details.
When did the 46RE transmission come out?
46RH and 46RE
The 46RE can be found in a number of different rear wheel drive Chrysler products from 1995 through 2002, and some early-production 2003 Dodge Ram pickup trucks that had the 5.9L Magnum V8. In its previous iteration, the 46RH was found in earlier vehicles from 1990 through 1998.
Will my VIN number tell me what transmission I have?
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) isn’t just some random jumble of numbers and letters. It’s the DNA of your vehicle. Input this unique code into the NHTSA’s online VIN decoder, and you’ll get a detailed report, often including your vehicle’s transmission type.
How do I tell what Dodge transmission I have?
Look at the Placard on the Driver’s Side Door
You can determine your vehicle’s transmission type by checking the driver’s side door placard. Most cars have two stickers on the driver’s door.
What was the worst year for the Dodge Dakota?
The 2002 model is easily the worst Dodge Dakota out of all of them, and brakes are the leading trouble with this vehicle. Almost sixty-nine people reported brake problems with this model. Some of the specific brake troubles include: Brake cylinder lockup.
What transmission does the 1994 Dodge Dakota have?
5-speed manual
Used 1994 Dodge Dakota – Specs & Features
| Overview Gas Engine | |
|---|---|
| Engine Type | Gas |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drive Type | Rear wheel drive |
| Cylinders | V6 |
What is a TCM on a Dodge Dakota?
Dodge Dakota Transmission Control Module.
What years were Dodge transmissions bad?
The transmissions that are related to common complaints and recalls for Dodge Ram trucks are five and six-speed automatic transmissions. These were found in the 2009 Dodge Ram and 2010 through 2017 Ram models 1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, and 5500. The transmission provides the link between the engine and drive wheels.
What are common Dodge Dakota transmission problems?
One of the biggest Dodge Dakota transmission problems is slipping in-and-out of gear, and/or no gear engagement. Factory design flaws are the most common cause of these problems, and Street Smart Transmission has taken steps to correct all of them.
What vehicles use the 46RE transmission?
The 46RE transmission was used in the following vehicles:
- 1998-2003 Dodge Dakota R/T.
- 1998-2003 Dodge Durango 5.9L V8 – 4WD or 2WD.
- 1996 Dodge Dakota V8.
- 1998-2003 Dodge Dakota 5.9 L R/T.
- 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.2L.
- 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.9L.
- 1988-1993 Dodge Ramcharger SUV 5.2L and 5.9L V8.
- Dodge vans 150/250/350 V8.
