Updated PCM software can help if transmission stays in second gear: Dodge Dakota Transmission & Drivetrain

Problem overview

If the automatic transmission intermittently stays in second gear (will not shift into a higher gear), restarting the engine may fix the condition temporarily. Updated software for the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) can solve this concern.

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3 model years affected

Average mileage: 152,908 miles

(89,950 - 294,500)

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Updated PCM software can help if transmission stays in second gear on Dodge Dakota

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