Dakota VIN Registry: 2000->4x4->ClubCab->4.7l_V8->Warren,MI

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The database currently contains the following 4x4 ClubCab trucks with 4.7l_V8 engines which were built at the Warren,MI plant in 2000

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Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 518299
200	When slowly accelerating to 20 MPH, harsh shifting from first to second gear. Dealer said this was a common problem for 2000 Durangos and Daks. Dealer reprogrammed computer. Problem fixed.
500	While driving down road, entire instrument cluster goes dead. After a few minutes, comes back to life. Took to dealer and, of course, it was working fine. Dealer went through electrical system and checked connections. Problem fixed.
1200	Instrument cluster goes dead and comes alive again. Dealer can't explain. Also, according to the dealer the next is not a problem...but it sure is annoying. When temperatures get cold, the overdrive won't kick in until sufficient engine temperature is achieved. Other than that, the truck has been great. Used it the other day to pull a Powerstroke FORD out the snow.
	This truck is owned by Chris McMillen (cmcmillen@wsu.edu)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 526286
1100	Rear end failed due to lack of lubrication. It appears as though the drain plug fell out or was never installed.
	This truck is owned by Ron Stakelbeck (stakerw@Home.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 560458
0	Zero miles found left rear wheel well mud strip hardware loose from nutplates. Also note that wheel well mud strip paint color is not an exact match to exterior paint color. Must have been painted separatly.
10	10 miles wheel alignment off, truck pulls to right.
80	80 miles automatic transmission was not shifting correctly. Found fluid level to be a pint low. Added fluid which corrected problem... no leaks found.
100	100 miles found plastic lines approx. 1/4 inch diameter to front brake calipers not attached to supports; therefore, they were just blowing in the breeze and chafing on inboard side of front wheels. Snapped them back in place myself without hassling with dealer. No damage noted.
6000	6000 miles when applying brakes truck vibrates heavily. Suspect front disc brakes to be warped... have not taken into dealership at this time. (Note brakes may not be able to handle weight of vehicle thus causing brakes to overheat and warp.) Are there any upgrades that your aware of?
6200	6200 miles I can hear a high pitch whining with truck in park. I have an automatic transmission so I don't believe its a throw-out bearing. Seems to be louder at night when headlights are on and the sound changes tones when I press on brake pedal. Could it be an electrical problem or component? Have not taken into dealer at this time.
	This truck is owned by Aaron Gibbs (putteytat@jps.net)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 572976
4400km	Replaced transmission, front axle assembly, front driveshaft, and engine mounts due to trying too hard to get unstuck. I was rocking the truck back and forth and the whole front end twisted up on me. Most of the replacement was from torn mounts and cracked casings. Damage totaled $10,000 Canadian and was not covered by warranty. What a mess!
	This truck is owned by Jeremy Brooker (JBrooker@hatch.ca)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 592007
3000	Started vehicle, all gear indicator lights illuminated transmission stuck in second gear (limp home mode), shut off & restarted several times, same thing. Drove another five miles, shut off, restarted everything working fine except engine service light on, captured code no big deal, one time event, right. Take to dealer will not malfunction, they reset the computer, and change trans control module, takes two days to get the only one in midwest, I'm on my way. I make one stop, trans locks in second. Take back to dealer next day they say must be valve in valve body (I'm guessing he's just as clueless as I am), dealer resets computer, I'm on my way again. Get ready to go to work next day, suprise trans. locked in second gear, first stop Dealer. Dealer and I know one another quite well by now so he canibalizes yet another trans. control module off another Dakota blames it on service manual hook-up error (Hmm I think the connectors are keyed) have not had any problems since (10000 miles).
	This truck is owned by Jess D. Thiel (jdthiel@qni.com)

Mileage	Problem
2000 4x4 ClubCab with a 4.7l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 594494
0	Front end alignment off from factory. Passenger door hinges not fully attatched to body. 2 of 4 bolts were just started and not screwed in or tightened down.
1400	1400 Miles - CV boot torn and wheel bearing blown front passanger wheel. Dealer stated it looked like transport damage (tied down using axle.) but you never know! (How does tying down to the axle blow your wheel bearing? I guess it's possible? The CV boot I could understand.)
5000	Water condensation found in Oil filler tube. No fix yet found as of 19 Jan 00.
9000	Rear Passenger brake - Shoe came unrivited from mounting bracket, gutting entire brake for that wheel. Replaced Pressure plate, drum, shoes, all internal mechanicals.
	This truck is owned by Nate Johnson (natedak2k@yahoo.com)

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