Dakota VIN Registry: 2000->4x2

Dakota VIN Registry
The database currently contains the following body styles for 2000 4x2 trucks

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Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 516445
500	transmission line came loose at the trans. cooler
600	the dealership had to reset the values in my computer because of the transmission problem
	This truck is owned by Robert Kilby (wkilby@shelby.net)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 533719
0	Power Steering Reservoir Cap was not screwed on.
	This truck is owned by Henry Hagemeier (henryh@texas.net)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 580624
0	Power steering pump problem occurred at 0 miles: excessively loud whine or whirring sound. Dealer replaced the pump at 500 miles. Noise is greatly reduced.
1000	High frequency vibration occurred at about 1000 miles: This vibration is felt just after the torque converter locks up. It is felt as a buzzing sensation in the steering wheel and the floor at exactly 2000 rpm (60 mph in overdrive, or 45 mph when not in overdrive.)
	This truck is owned by Carl Hopfinger (chopfinger@aol.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 608246
1300	At 1300 miles,the engine cranked, but would not start. Problem diagnosed as no cam signal. Dealer replaced camshaft position sensor.
	This truck is owned by Sherman A. Jennings (sajennings2@earthlink.net)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 611025
0	I ordered my truck direct from my local dealer - I picked it up after it sat on the lot for 3 days. At delivery - paint on tailgate and rear fenders was all scratched / hazy from some type of cover that rubbed / made contact with paint. At delivery, power steering fluid was WELL below the ADD line when warm. - Noticed after I test drove truck. Truck died once with 45 miles on odometer - has not since repeated. At 2000 RPM, I experience a vibration / harmonic noise, appears to be nothing more than an annoyance so far - it has done this since I first test drove it with 0 miles to present, 700 miles. I've noticed that when I put the truck into park from drive, it has a tendency to clunk into park and sort of lurch backward, like it's releasing the suspension energy. Interior came with what the dealer is calling factory "grease" stains. They will try to clean the interior up when they fix / repaint the tailgate and fenders. Windshield wiper is also mal-aligned. The passenger wiper is cockeyed about 7-10 degrees up, I will probably just fix this myself. I know that I have to allow the engine to fully wear in before I can get an accurate gas mileage reading, but right now, it's not anywhere near the 15-20 that the sticker advertised. I am curious if any other 4.7 owners are having poor mileage too.
	This truck is owned by Jeff Smith (eljefe007@earthlink.net)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 QuadCab with a 3.9L_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 601664
3000	In March at about 3k miles we received an Emmisions Recall to reprogram the powertrain control module. The problem... The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system will not detect a catalyst failure as required by Federal Emissions Regulations.
4000	At 4k miles a whine/howl coming from the rear end was discovered. Also, the power steering pump is making noises. Every now and then when taking off slow the transmission seems to stay in a low gear as if it were in a 'bull dog' gear, but stops once some speed is gained.
	This truck is owned by Steve and Leslie Runde (the_black_ghost_2000@yahoo.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 QuadCab with a 3.9L_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 601776
2000	exhaust rattle in idle,not bad,just an annoyance sometimes.The dealer says he will have to replace the WHOLE EXHAUST PIPE, and it will take 2 days..I fixed the problem myself-:)
7000	gas mileage city is 15.7/hwy is 20.8..very close to window sticker
	This truck is owned by David Digney (DodgeDakotaQuadCab@hotmail.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 QuadCab with a 4.7L_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 654175
unknown	1. Rough idle. 2. Bed Misaligned. Taking to dealer for fix. 3. Leaking trans fluid. Took to dealer twice. Second time, called Chrysler and they found a pinched vent line on transmission. This is a known problem. 4. I also have the strange rub/vibration in the gas pedel at 2000 RPMS and 60 MPH. Dealer said they could feel something but had no idea what it was and no to worry about it.
	This truck is owned by Jim Buckingham (jimbuck@bellatlantic.net)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 QuadCab with a 5.9L_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 746382
0	When ambient temperature under hood gets high enough fan clutch kicks in. This causes the engine to seem like it's roaring but going nowhere. The truck actually has the same amount of power. It just sounds like it's revving a lot higher. This is a known problem (DC says it's not a problem but enough complaints have caused a TSB to be written).
	This truck is owned by Ron Wong (ron-wong@home.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 RegularCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 586680
0	The emissions sticker that was placed on the under side of the hood was for a 3.9L v-6 and not for my 4.7L v-8.
1000	At 1000 miles I noticed there are what appears to be stress cracks in both fog lights, the cracks are identical on the left light and the right. The fold down center console gets binded up occasionally when trying to open it.
	This truck is owned by Matt Barret (matt_barret@earthtech.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 RegularCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 609910
0	STEERING PULLS TO RIGHT, "CLUNK" IN STEERING WHILE TURNING L OR R. CAN FEEL SAME "CLUNK" IN PEDALS. BUT IM NOT UNHAPPY.
	This truck is owned by TERRY PATRICK (trps2000dak@yahoo.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 RegularCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 623817
10	Had a "whine" coming from the rear end. This problem was dicovered by a service tech who test drove the truck upon delivery. Pulled the cover off the rear end and discovered "loose bolts". All "bolts" were tightened, no more noise. This truck has the 3.92 gear ratio (DMH) and Sure-Grip Differential (DSA)
300	Noticed rough idle at around 300 miles.Took truck to dealer and had service tech check it out. Was told that the idle was normal. Truck still idles very rough.
	This truck is owned by Av8dakota (v8dakota@hotmail.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x2 RegularCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 677733
10	I've had aproblem with the idle since I got the truck with 10 miles on it, But now I'm having it seen to.The idle problem I'm having is this - when the air or heat(middle knob is ON) is on, the idle will hang around 1000 rpm's when you mash the clutch in and you're moving.When the middle knob is in the off position,the idle will fluctuate greatly when the clutch is mashed in(between 400&900rpm's). When you come to a complete stop with the clutch mashed in,the idle likes to hunt around about 3 times going from about 350 to 700 rpm's and settling at 600.When the motor hits 350-400 rpm's, it shakes pretty good and feels like it's going to die.Right now, Dodge is trying to blame this problem on winter gas mixes in the warmer southern states,but I think that they just don't know what the problem is and don't want to say it.The percentage of 4.7L owners having similar problems is overwhelming. I think this a is a serious problem and it concerns me greatly.
	This truck is owned by Will Coughlin (coughlin@centuryinter.net)

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