1989 DODGE DAKOTA

3 recalls, 88 complaints - 15 TSBs

01V232000 Jul 6, 2001
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1990) AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SHELBY PACKAGE (BUILT OCTOBER 1988 - JUNE 1989). THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CA... Read more
Consequence
THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVI... Read more
4,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
96V094000 Jun 13, 1996
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.
Consequence
THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.
140,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION
89V237000 Dec 27, 1989
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.
Consequence
THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.
634,000 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CHRYSLER CORPORATION

Complaint Statistics

88 total complaints 3 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries 1 deaths

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
STEERING:RACK AND PINION14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE6
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP5
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS3
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY3
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)3
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION2
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Sep 16, 2011
Incident date: Aug 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1989 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 50 MPH WHEN THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED WHICH PREVENTED THE CONTACT FROM STEERING THE VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE BOLTS ON THE RACK AND PINION WERE CRACKED. AS ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) Mar 7, 2007
Incident date: Mar 1, 2007
WHEN SWITCHING FROM 4H TO 2H ON 89 DODGE DAKOTA ON FLOOR SHIFTER IT TAKES A FEW MINUTES TO ENGAGE AND WHEN IT DOES IT JARS THE VEHICLE TO A SIDE JERKING THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY. *JB
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Oct 24, 2006
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE PLACING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK, THE GEAR SHIFTS INTO REVERSE OR IF PARKED ON AN INCLINE WILL ROLL DOWN A HILL. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT PROPERLY LOCK INTO THE PARKING GEAR. NO EXAMINATION OR REPAIRS WERE MADE. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL # 00V106000 REGARDING POWERTRAIN... Read more
WHEELS May 24, 2005
Incident date: Mar 1, 2005
DT: CONSUMER STATES: WHEEL DIDN'T FIT HUB CORRECTLY AND IT WAS STRIPPING LUGS: NUTS AND STUDS WHEN HITTING SMALL BUMPS. THERE WAS NOTHING TO HOLD THEM. . DODGE SAID NEEDED A FACTORY RIM, AND THEY DIDN'T MAKE THEM ANYMORE. *AK UPDATED 01/09/07. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Oct 24, 2004
Incident date: Aug 10, 2003
I WAS DRIVING DOWN 1994 AND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CAUSED A HUGE FIRE. MELTING ALL THE WIRING AND DESTROYING THE TRUCK. THE DETROIT FIREDEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND THE TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS. MY INSURANCE COMPANY WILL NOT PAY FOR IT BECAUSE I HAD BASIC COVERAGE. I DID NOT KNOW IT WAS A RECALL. I WAS NE... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Jan 8, 2004
Incident date: Dec 28, 2001
THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED AND MELTED.*MR *PH *NM
TIRES Sep 12, 2002
Incident date: Apr 1, 2002
WHILE DRIVING, THE RIGHT REAR TIRE DISINTEGRATED, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT, CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE DAMAGE FOUND TO THE TIRE WAS CAUSED BY A ROAD HAZARD AND NOT A DESIGN FLAW.(COOPER TRENDSETTER AW RADIAL TIRE P235 75R15, DOT NUMBER, VP HL CNA 7500)*JB
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Sep 19, 2001
RACK AND PINION BOLTS FRACTURED ,CAUSING RACK AND PINION STEERING TO SEPARATE FROM FRAME, RESULTING IN LOSS OF CONTROL. A RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPAIRED UNDER RECALL. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) Jun 14, 2001
Incident date: Jun 4, 2001
WHILE BACKING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY AND TURNING RACK AND PINION STEERING SEPARATED FROM CROSS MEMBER OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL 96V094000. *AK
TIRES Sep 5, 2000
Incident date: Aug 21, 2000
FRONT-LEFT TIRE BEGAN TO PEEL OFF THE CASING, SIMILAR TO THE 23575R15'S( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 21575R15 )
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT May 19, 2000
HAVING ALOT OF HOWLING IN THE DRIVESHAFT??AND THEY DON'T WHY.*AK
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) May 12, 2000
RECALL 96V-094000/ STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLT FAILURE. CONSUMER STATED THAT AFTER RECALL REPAIRS WERE DONE, DRIVEABILITY OF THE VEHICLE WORSENED. CONSUMER HAS NOTIFIED THE DEALER ABOUT THE PROBLEM. *AK
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE Mar 29, 2000
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND IT TAKE A WHILE TO RESTART. YH
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:CARRIER/RACK Jan 17, 2000
Incident date: Jan 15, 1999
SPARE WHEEL FELL FROM CARRIER WHEN WINCH CABLE PARTED DUE TO WEAR/CORROSION. WHEN REPORTED TO DEALER, HE SAID THAT IT WAS HAPPENING A LOT LATELY. I ASKED IF THERE WAS A RECALL AND HE RESPONDED NO. A TIRE FALLING FROM UNDER VEHICLE AT FREEWAY SPEEDS CAN EASILY KILL PEOPLE IN OTHER VEHICLES, YET DEALE... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Nov 26, 1999
Incident date: Nov 26, 1999
MOTOR FAILED
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT Nov 17, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1998
WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 40MPH HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. THEN IT MADE A CLUNKING NOISE.THE DRIVESHAFT WAS DEFECTIVE & THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. WAS TOWED TO SHOP THE REAR END OF DRIVESHAFT WAS SHOT. HAD THE WRONG REAR END PUT IN VEHICLE. HAD TO REPLACE IT. *AK
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY Jun 4, 1999
Incident date: May 1, 1999
SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON BROKE APART, CAUSING SEAT BELT TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS May 11, 1999
THE FRAME IS CRACKED FROM THE STEERING GEAR ON THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM Mar 24, 1999
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
STEERING REPAIRED UNDER RECALL EVEN THOUGH THERE WAS NO ACTUAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER AFTER THE REPAIR CONSUMER'S POWER STEERING COMPLETELY FAILED, THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND THE RACK-N-PINION WAS REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Feb 17, 1999
NOTICE POWER STEERING NOT WORKING, POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK AT P/S RACK, REPLACE RACK AND PINION.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Oct 22, 1998
Incident date: Jul 5, 1990
THE PAINT ON THE TRUCK STARTED BUBBLING UP AND BURSTING OFF WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS JUST OVER A YEAR OLD.I CONTACTED THE REGIONAL OFFICE. THEY SENT A PERSON DOWN WHO TRIED TO TELL ME THAT THE PAINT WAS BUBBLING UP AND PEELING OFF BECAUSE OF THE OZONE. I EXPLAINED TO HIM THAT THERE WERE OLDER VEHICLES... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM Oct 5, 1998
Incident date: Feb 1, 1994
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING.
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Jun 15, 1998
Incident date: Jul 6, 1995
THE TRUCK WAS IN PARK , LEAVING THE ENGINE IDLING AND GOT OUT TO OPEN THE GARAGE DOOR. UPON TURNING AROUND THE TRUCK WAS MOVING BACKWARDS OUT THE DRIVEWAY. RUNNING TO CATCH VEHICLE BEFORE IT REACHED THE STREET, DRIVER OPENED THE DOOR AND TRIED TO ENTER VEHICLE. DRIVER WA SKNOCKED TO THE PAVEMENT. V... Read more
Crash 1 injured
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH Jun 15, 1998
Incident date: Jul 6, 1995
TH
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR Apr 29, 1998
Incident date: Oct 11, 1996
RECALL WORK ON THE STEERING WHEEL REINFORCEMENT WELD WAS NEVER COMPLETED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT Mar 31, 1998
Incident date: Dec 7, 1997
ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM LIGHT CONTINUES TO BLOW FUSES.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Feb 20, 1998
Incident date: Dec 12, 1996
RECALL WORK ON THE STEERING RACK AND PINION MOUNT WAS NOT ABLE TO BE COMPLETED DUE TO PARTS MISSING.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Feb 5, 1998
Incident date: Mar 18, 1997
RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED CAUSING ACCIDENT. RECALL WORK DONE ON THE SYSTEM PRIOR TO INCIDENT, HOWEVER DID NOT FIX THE PROBLEM.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Sep 26, 1997
VALVE COVER LEAKS OIL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY Sep 26, 1997
STARTER FAILED.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) Sep 26, 1997
EGR VALVE FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Sep 26, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Jan 11, 1997
BRAKE DRUMS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Jan 11, 1997
BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Jan 11, 1997
BRAKE PADS FAILED.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR Aug 21, 1997
Incident date: Jan 11, 1997
BRAKE ROTORS FAILED.
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Aug 14, 1997
Incident date: Aug 5, 1997
HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE (#96V094000) & CALLED DEALER. TOOK VEHICLE IN ON APPOINTMENT DATE. WAS TOLD VEHICLE READY & TO TAKE IT HOME. HEARD A POP A FEW HOURS LATER. TOOK IT BACK ON AUG. 7, 1997 TO HAVE IT REPAIRED AGAIN. WAS CHARGED FOR LABOR DONE TO VEHICLE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Aug 4, 1997
96V094000, THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED FOR A RECALL ON THE STEERING AND THE RACK AND PINION BROKE 4 DAYS LATER. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Aug 1, 1997
Incident date: Aug 1, 1997
RECALL # 96V094000, DEALER DOES NOT HAVE PARTS. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACT DEALER SINCE OCTOBER OF 96 BECAUSE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD CONTACT WHEN PARTS BECAME AVAILABLE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Jun 12, 1997
ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD TO CHANGE RIGHT SIDE ALSO. ONCE BRAKE LINE HAS BLOWN ABS BECOMES UNEFFECTIVE. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS Jun 12, 1997
ABS BRAKES, WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE FRONT LEFT SIDE BRAKE LINE LINE BLEW OUT. HAD TO CHANGE RIGHT SIDE ALSO. ONCE BRAKE LINE HAS BLOWN ABS BECOMES UNEFFECTIVE. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION May 27, 1997
Incident date: Nov 18, 1996
RACK AND PINION FAILURE.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP Apr 21, 1997
Incident date: Apr 7, 1997
HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY CABLE BECAUSE WHEN CUTTING THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF, THE FUEL PUMP STILL RUNS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP Mar 25, 1997
Incident date: Jan 16, 1997
ANTILOCK BRAKES FAILED 3 TIMES, ONCE CAUSING ACCIDENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION Mar 13, 1997
Incident date: Feb 15, 1997
MANUAL SHIFT 5 SPEED TRANSMISSION, IGNITION WAS ON , AND VEHICLE STALLED WHEN TURNING IGNITION, PUMPED THE STARTER, CRANKED TOO FAR, VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE, OCCUPNACY WAS OUT OF VEHICLE AND ARM GOT CAUGHT IN THE STEERING WHEEL AND KNOCKED DOWN DRIVER. *AK
Crash 1 injured
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE Mar 6, 1997
Incident date: Jan 1, 1996
THE SEAT BELT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE WILL NOT LOCK OR UNLOCK WITHOUT EXCESSIVE EFFORT. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK Feb 21, 1997
Incident date: Nov 20, 1996
STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT: HAS TAKEN VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS SINCE NOV. AND THEY DON'T HAVE THE PARTS. TOOK TO TWO DIFFERENT DEALERS, ONE DIDN'T HAVE THE ARC WELDER , AND THE OTHER DEALER DIDN'T HAVE PARTS AND SAID THAT HE WOULD NOT BE GETTING THEM. *AK
STEERING:RACK AND PINION Jan 28, 1997
Incident date: Nov 13, 1995
WAS DRIVING AND LOST CONTROL, WOULD NOT TURN THE STEERING RIGHT OR LEFT. THIS HAPPENED A YEAR A GO, RECEIVED RECALL # 96V094000, TOOK TO DEALER DOESN'T HAVE A WELDER . *AK
1 injured

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Technical Service Bulletins, 1989 DODGE DAKOTA

15 manufacturer communications from 14 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
220000 SEATS2
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL1
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS1
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS1
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING1
2100601 Mar 16, 2001
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ
0800600REV Dec 29, 2000
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB
2300800B Nov 24, 2000
220000 SEATS
SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
082700 Sep 29, 2000
140000 AIR BAGS
SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT
080600 Feb 25, 2000
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT
233599REVA Oct 1, 1999
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS
233599 Sep 3, 1999
220000 SEATS
INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT
050399 Apr 23, 1999
034000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING TO STEERING KNUCKLE THREAD REPAIR. *TT
081698 Apr 17, 1998
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK
070397 May 9, 1997
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC
070397 May 9, 1997
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM
210797 Mar 21, 1997
102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
INFORMATION ON TRANSMISSION COOLER REVERSE FLUSHING WITH COOLER BYPASS KIT INSTALLED. *NLM
230397 Feb 14, 1997
161000 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW
081695REVA Oct 1, 1995
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
BULLETIN SUPERSEDES TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN 08-16-95, DATED APR. 14, 1995. IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR **REPEATEDLY** PRESSES AND RELEASES THE SET BUTTON WITH THEIR FOOT OFF OF THE ACCELERATOR (A 'LIFT FOOT SET' TO BEGIN SPEED CONTROL OPER
090994R Nov 1, 1994
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS OF THE REAR MAIN BEARING AREA. *TW

NHTSA Safety Investigations, DODGE DAKOTA

Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.

PE14013 Opened: May 19, 2014 , Closed: Dec 23, 2014
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2006
Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
On December 16, 2104, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to NHTSA describing a defect in the clutch ignition interlock switches in approximately 66,819 model year (MY) 2006 through early-2007 Dodge Ram Trucks, Dodge Dakota, and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles equipped with manual transmi... Read more
EA06004 Opened: Mar 9, 2006
EA, Open , Model Year: 2005
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS
ON MARCH 9, 2006 ODI UPGRADED PRELIMINATRY EVALUATION PE05-056 TO ENGINEERNING ANALYSIS EA06-004 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF LOOSE OR MISSING STEERING SHAFT COUPLING BOLTS AND STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLTS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 THROUGH 2006 DODGE DURANGO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MY 2005 THRO... Read more
PE05056 Opened: Oct 26, 2005 , Closed: Mar 9, 2006
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2005
STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS
ON OCTOBER 26, 2005 ODI OPENED PE05-056 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF LOOSE OR MISSING STEERING WHEEL OR STEERING SHAFT COUPLING BOLTS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 AND 2005 DODGE DURANGO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MY 2005 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC).DURING... Read more
EA03023 Opened: Nov 19, 2003 , Closed: Feb 11, 2005
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1997
UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANT... Read more
DP02009 Opened: Sep 30, 2002 , Closed: Jan 8, 2003
DP, Closed , Model Year: 1995
FRAME CRACKS
MR. EDWARD W. BAILEY SUBMITTED A PETITION TO THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION BY LETTER, UNDATED, REQUESTING THAT AN INVESTIGATION BE CONDUCTED INTO THE MATTER OF A FRAME CRACK IN HIS 1995 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK.THE PETITIONER ALLEGES THAT THE FRAME ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE... Read more
EA01010 Opened: Mar 8, 2001 , Closed: Aug 17, 2001
EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE
ALLEGE THAT THE FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHOR BOLTS DISENGAGE FROM THEIR MOUNTING POINTS OR ARE FOUND TO BE LOOSE.
PE00035 Opened: Sep 7, 2000 , Closed: Mar 9, 2001
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
STOP LAMP SWITCH
ALLEGED THAT ELECTRICAL FAILURE OF THE BRAKE STOP LAMP SWITCH MAN RESULT IN STOP LAMPS NOT ILLUMINATION DURING SERVICE BRAKE APPLICATION, AND THE VEHICLE'S CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM MAY FAIL TO DISENGAGE
PE00030 Opened: Jul 21, 2000 , Closed: Mar 8, 2001
PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000
FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE DISENGAGEMEN
ALLEGED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT SAFETY BELT ANCHORS DISENGAGE FROM MOUNTING POINTS
RQ97012 Opened: Sep 25, 1997
RQ, Open , Model Year: 1994
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
There is no summary currently available
EA96006 Opened: May 31, 1996 , Closed: Aug 10, 2000
EA, Closed , Model Year: 1991
ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED
There is no summary currently available
PE96003 Opened: Jan 16, 1996 , Closed: Jun 10, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1990
STEER RCK +PINION MNT FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE95041 Opened: Jun 23, 1995 , Closed: May 31, 1996
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF SHIFTER
ODI RECEIVED AN INQUIRY REGARDING ALLEGED PARK TO REVERSE PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ON 1991 AND 1992 DODGE DAKOTA PICUP TRUCKS.THE ODI DATABASE REVEALED 11 COMPLAINTS, SEVERAL OF WHICH HAD BEEN REPORTED IN THE MONTHS JUST PRECEDING THE OPENING OF THE PE.THE CONSUMERS CLAIM THAT THEY ... Read more
PE95004 Opened: Jan 19, 1995 , Closed: May 11, 1995
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1991
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE94038 Opened: May 2, 1994 , Closed: Aug 9, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
STEERING LOCK-UP/IMPEDIMNT
There is no summary currently available
PE94013 Opened: Feb 9, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1994
ENGINE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE92062 Opened: Jul 6, 1992 , Closed: Sep 29, 1992
PE, Closed , Model Year: 1992
BRK PDL PIVOT SHAFT DISENG
There is no summary currently available

DODGE DAKOTA - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the DODGE DAKOTA across all model years (1987, 2011).

152 Total Recalls
9,252 Total Complaints
16 Investigations
688 Reported Crashes
176 Reported Fires
26 Reported Deaths

DODGE DAKOTA - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2011 6 53 View
2010 7 48 View
2009 5 23 View
2008 2 131 View
2007 4 167 View
2006 6 384 View
2005 7 598 View
2004 5 287 View
2003 11 419 View
2002 12 946 View
2001 14 945 View
2000 12 1,096 View
1999 10 1,011 View
1998 12 793 View
1997 12 650 View
1996 2 250 View
1995 1 294 View
1994 4 240 View
1993 2 159 View
1992 2 314 View
1991 5 161 View
1990 3 88 View
1989 (current) 3 88
1988 3 65 View
1987 2 21 View
1986 0 1 View
1985 0 3 View

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