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

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · Apr 1, 2025
Published by RepairPal

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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