2008 DODGE DAKOTA
2 recalls, 131 complaints - 73 TSBs
16V352000 May 24, 2016
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2... Read more
Consequence
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and tempe... Read more
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on ... Read more
15V313000 May 26, 2015
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Defect Description
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2... Read more
Consequence
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Ch... Read more
Complaint Statistics
131 total complaints
10 crashes 1 fires 15 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 29 |
| STEERING | 17 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 11 |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 7 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 7 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 6 |
| SUSPENSION | 5 |
| WHEELS | 4 |
| SEAT BELTS | 4 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
EXTENDED CAB DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS TIRE CHANGING TOOLS. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I'VE DISCOVERED THIS HAPPENS TO MANY DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
WHEELS
Mar 24, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2020
EXTENDED CAB DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS TIRE CHANGING TOOLS. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I'VE DISCOVERED THIS HAPPENS TO MANY DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 15, 2020
Incident date: Nov 14, 2020
DRIVING IN OUR LANE ON A CITY STREET GOING 40 MPH AS A VEHICLE TRIED TO TURN INTO A GAS STATION, CROSSING OUR LANE RIGHT FRONT OF US AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THE TURN. TO AVOID A FULL BLOWN HEAD ON COLLISION, I SWERVED AND WE HIT FRONT DRIVER SIDE VS FRONT DRIVER SIDE. GOING 40 MPH,... Read more
Crash
2 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Nov 15, 2020
Incident date: Nov 14, 2020
DRIVING IN OUR LANE ON A CITY STREET GOING 40 MPH AS A VEHICLE TRIED TO TURN INTO A GAS STATION, CROSSING OUR LANE RIGHT FRONT OF US AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THE TURN. TO AVOID A FULL BLOWN HEAD ON COLLISION, I SWERVED AND WE HIT FRONT DRIVER SIDE VS FRONT DRIVER SIDE. GOING 40 MPH,... Read more
Crash
2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 22, 2019
Incident date: May 22, 2019
RISK OF FIRE BY WRONG SIZED FUSED IN POWER OUTLET. I ALMOST BURN THE TRUCK CHARGING A DRONE (57W CHARGER) PARKING AND LEFT ALONE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, WHEN I BACK THE CABIN WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. FIRST I THINK IN THE LITHIUM BATTERIES CATCHING FIRE, BUT NO, THE SMOKE COMES FROM BEHIND THE DASH. QUI... Read more
Fire
POWER TRAIN
Apr 19, 2019
Incident date: Feb 18, 2019
MY ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT RESTART THE ENGINE UNTIL I HAVE STOPPED, SHIFTED TO PARK, AND CYCLED THE IGNITION TO OFF. THE ENGINE STALLING STARTED AS A LOW/SLOW IDLE CONDITION, AND NOW HAS ESCALATED TO CUTTING OFF AT FULL ACCELERATION WHILE MERGING INTO EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC. TH... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 19, 2019
Incident date: Feb 18, 2019
MY ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT RESTART THE ENGINE UNTIL I HAVE STOPPED, SHIFTED TO PARK, AND CYCLED THE IGNITION TO OFF. THE ENGINE STALLING STARTED AS A LOW/SLOW IDLE CONDITION, AND NOW HAS ESCALATED TO CUTTING OFF AT FULL ACCELERATION WHILE MERGING INTO EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC. TH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 19, 2019
Incident date: Feb 18, 2019
MY ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT RESTART THE ENGINE UNTIL I HAVE STOPPED, SHIFTED TO PARK, AND CYCLED THE IGNITION TO OFF. THE ENGINE STALLING STARTED AS A LOW/SLOW IDLE CONDITION, AND NOW HAS ESCALATED TO CUTTING OFF AT FULL ACCELERATION WHILE MERGING INTO EXPRESSWAY TRAFFIC. TH... Read more
ENGINE
Jul 3, 2018
Incident date: Jun 30, 2018
4.7L ENGINE BLEW HOLE THE SIZE OF A GOLF BALL IN BLOCK WHILE PASSING A SLOWER MOVING CAR ON A COUNTRY PAVED HIGHWAY MAXED AT ABOUT 60MPH. ENGINE HAS 72250 MILES, RUNNING 5W30 SYNTHETIC OIL. REGULAR HOME MAINTENANCE - OIL CHANGES EVERY 3000 MILES, OTHER MAINTENANCE AS IN USER MANUAL AT HOME. HAD NO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Aug 31, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL BRYAN CHRYSLER (3401 US-441, FRUITLAND PARK, FL 34731) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE RE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Aug 31, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM TWO WHEEL DRIVE TO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BILL BRYAN CHRYSLER (3401 US-441, FRUITLAND PARK, FL 34731) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR NEEDED TO BE RE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 25, 2017
Incident date: Oct 25, 2008
TAKATA RECALL
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 3, 2017
Incident date: Sep 12, 2017
REF MFR RECALL 870- NHTSA RECALL 00V-193. BRAKE LINE LEAKING FROM RUBBING AGAINST POWER STEERING HOSE. CONTACTED LOCAL DEALER (M&L CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, LEXINGTON NC) WAS TOLD THEY HAD THE BRAKE LINE BUT NOT PART #CBED6701 AND COULD NOT REPAIR UNDER RECALL BUT COULD SELL ME A BRAKE LINE, REFERRED... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 18, 2017
Incident date: Jul 12, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THREE BROTHERS CHRYSLER... Read more
AIR BAGS
May 11, 2017
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MA... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 13, 2017
Incident date: Oct 1, 2016
DUE TO MY PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG BEING POTENTIALLY DEADLY I CANNOT TRADE OFF MY TRUCK FOR A FAIR MARKET VALUE. ALSO I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE FOR ANY PERSON OR PERSONS TO RIDE IN THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I CONTACTED DODGE BACK IN OCTOBER OF 2016 AND EXPRESSED MY CONCERNS ON THE SAFETY OF ME VEHICLE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 27, 2017
Incident date: Nov 15, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART NEEDED FOR THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more
STEERING
Mar 26, 2017
Incident date: Mar 18, 2017
THE STEERING COMPLETELY LOCKED UP AND WOULD NOT TURN. INTERMITTENTLY OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE POWER STEERING WOULD SUDDENLY STOP WORKING AND THE CAR WAS EXTREMELY HARD TO STEER AND CONTROL. AFTER TWICE REPLACING THE RACK AND PINION AND STEERING PUMP THE SITUATION SEEMED TO IMPROVE. THEN SUDDENL... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 17, 2017
Incident date: May 26, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 26, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TAKATA RECALL FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE.
AIR BAGS
Feb 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 19, 2017
Incident date: Jul 4, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR THE RECALL REMEDY WERE STILL NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CO... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 17, 2017
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) WAS RECEIVED IN JULY OF 2016. AFTER CONTACTING THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED FOR ... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Jan 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WORKS WHEN IT WANTS AND WHEN I TURN IT ON THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMES ON. THE WIPERS AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CURRENTLY GOING OUT OR COMING ON BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE AN ERROR ON THE AIRBAGS (WHICH HAVE HAD THE DRIVERS REPLACED AND CURRENTLY AWAITING THE PASSENGERS, PLUS THE NEW REC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jan 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WORKS WHEN IT WANTS AND WHEN I TURN IT ON THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMES ON. THE WIPERS AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CURRENTLY GOING OUT OR COMING ON BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE AN ERROR ON THE AIRBAGS (WHICH HAVE HAD THE DRIVERS REPLACED AND CURRENTLY AWAITING THE PASSENGERS, PLUS THE NEW REC... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 2, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WORKS WHEN IT WANTS AND WHEN I TURN IT ON THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMES ON. THE WIPERS AND THE HEADLIGHTS ARE CURRENTLY GOING OUT OR COMING ON BY THEMSELVES. I HAVE AN ERROR ON THE AIRBAGS (WHICH HAVE HAD THE DRIVERS REPLACED AND CURRENTLY AWAITING THE PASSENGERS, PLUS THE NEW REC... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Dec 5, 2016
Incident date: Aug 31, 2016
TURN SIGNAL ACTIVATES THE WRONG INDICATOR. WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL IS SET TO A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT TURN INDICATORS FLASH, BOTH ON THE DASHBOARD AND ON THE EXTERIOR SIGNAL LAMPS. FROM A WEB SEARCH, THIS IS A RELATIVELY COMMON PROBLEM STEMMING FROM A FAULTY SWITCH IN THE STEERING COLUMN. THIS SIT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: May 29, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 29, 2016
MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGING ON IT'S OWN. THE SHIFT MOTOR ENGAGES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WILL ENGAGE ON IT'S OWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. I HAD THE VEHICLE TESTED AT A CERTIFIED GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLAC... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Nov 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 29, 2016
MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGING ON IT'S OWN. THE SHIFT MOTOR ENGAGES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE WILL ENGAGE ON IT'S OWN WHILE I AM DRIVING. I HAD THE VEHICLE TESTED AT A CERTIFIED GARAGE AND THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE TRANSFER CASE SHIFT MOTOR NEEDS TO BE REPLAC... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 18, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Oct 20, 2016
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
2008 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE IN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO REPAIR RECALL NOTICE 16V-352. *SMD
AIR BAGS
Sep 1, 2016
Incident date: Feb 10, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PAR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 30, 2016
Incident date: Aug 30, 2016
TAKATA INFLATORS WHEN CAN I EXPECT MY TRUCK TO BE REPAIRED?
AIR BAGS
Jul 28, 2016
Incident date: Jul 26, 2016
RECALL FROM MAY 2015 ON AIRBAGS. I HAVE YET TO RECEIVE A PHONE CALL THAT PARTS ARE IN AS I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER. A FRIEND OF MINE WENT AND ASKED FOR HIS DAKOTA AND WAS SCHEDULED RIGHT AWAY. I WENT IN TODAY WITH A NEW RECALL AND TOLD THEM I WAS IN LAST YEAR AND STILL HAVE NOT BEEN CALLED. ALL I GOT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 19, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 5, 2016
Incident date: Jul 1, 2016
2008 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR DRIVER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. *SMD
POWER TRAIN
Jun 24, 2016
Incident date: May 30, 2016
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POP LIKE SOUND FOUND OUT IN MORNING THE PINION WAS THE ISSUE AND NEIGHBOR FOUND NUT WAS LOSE AND I GOT ANOTHER AND HE IS A MECHANIC SO HE INSTALLED IT AND A WEEK LATER WAS MAKING NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY FOUND IT LOSE AND INSTALLED ANOTHER ONE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jun 24, 2016
Incident date: May 30, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A LOUD POPPING NOISE EMITTED FROM THE EXTERIOR REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHOM REPLACED THE PINION NUT. THE FAILURE RECURRED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 24, 2016
Incident date: May 30, 2016
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POP LIKE SOUND FOUND OUT IN MORNING THE PINION WAS THE ISSUE AND NEIGHBOR FOUND NUT WAS LOSE AND I GOT ANOTHER AND HE IS A MECHANIC SO HE INSTALLED IT AND A WEEK LATER WAS MAKING NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY FOUND IT LOSE AND INSTALLED ANOTHER ONE... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jun 24, 2016
Incident date: May 30, 2016
I WAS DRIVING HOME ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A POP LIKE SOUND FOUND OUT IN MORNING THE PINION WAS THE ISSUE AND NEIGHBOR FOUND NUT WAS LOSE AND I GOT ANOTHER AND HE IS A MECHANIC SO HE INSTALLED IT AND A WEEK LATER WAS MAKING NOISE SO I TOOK IT TO A GARAGE AND THEY FOUND IT LOSE AND INSTALLED ANOTHER ONE... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 17, 2008
2008 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE HAD 3 TRANS DONE AND TRANS LINES 3 TIMES ALL FRONT END TIE RODS STRUTS SWAY BARS WHEEL BARRINGS ROTORS RADIO AIR BAGS SEAT BELTS AND MORE REPLACED ON THIS ROLLING WHEELED PIECE OF JUNK IVE HAD PEOPLE SAY NICE TRUCK AND I SAY THANKS B... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 17, 2008
2008 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE HAD 3 TRANS DONE AND TRANS LINES 3 TIMES ALL FRONT END TIE RODS STRUTS SWAY BARS WHEEL BARRINGS ROTORS RADIO AIR BAGS SEAT BELTS AND MORE REPLACED ON THIS ROLLING WHEELED PIECE OF JUNK IVE HAD PEOPLE SAY NICE TRUCK AND I SAY THANKS B... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 29, 2016
Incident date: Nov 17, 2008
2008 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF JUNK I HAVE HAD 3 TRANS DONE AND TRANS LINES 3 TIMES ALL FRONT END TIE RODS STRUTS SWAY BARS WHEEL BARRINGS ROTORS RADIO AIR BAGS SEAT BELTS AND MORE REPLACED ON THIS ROLLING WHEELED PIECE OF JUNK IVE HAD PEOPLE SAY NICE TRUCK AND I SAY THANKS B... Read more
AIR BAGS
Feb 21, 2016
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TAKATA RECALL I RECEIVED A RECALL FROM FCA MONTHS AGO ON MY RECALL IN THE RECALL NOTICE THEY WOULD FOLLOW UP WITH A SECOND NOTICE I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ONE. I CALLED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY WHERE GETTING THEM IN A FEW DAYS, ICALLEDBACK A FEW WEEKS LATTER AND WAS INFORMED ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jan 19, 2016
Incident date: May 22, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANU... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
Dec 3, 2015
Incident date: Jul 17, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE BRAKES WERE DRAGGING AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BOUNCE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CALIPERS WERE STICKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 2, 2015
Incident date: May 29, 2015
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Nov 17, 2015
Incident date: Jun 1, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 16, 2015
Incident date: Oct 2, 2015
PINION BEARING FROZE UP SPINNING RACE IN REAR END HOUSING. THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALL BEARINGS AND HOUSE ASSEMBLY. PINION BEARING WAS DEFECTIVE AT THE TIME IT WAS INSTALLED. PICKUP HAS ONLY 48K MILES ON IT. CHRYSLER WAS CONTACTED AGREED IT WAS BAD BUT REFUSED TO HELP ON REPLACEMENT. SAID WARRA... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
73 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 15 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 8 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 8 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 8 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 6 |
| 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 3 |
| 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 3 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
9100226
Sep 15, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing
9100226
Sep 15, 2023
114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service Library that is causing
9004009
Apr 7, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time usag
9004350
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003
9004350
Mar 10, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003
9004350
Mar 10, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003
S2121000003
Mar 4, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
S2121000003
Mar 4, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
9001784
Feb 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
9001784
Feb 22, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio.
S1121000006RevA
Aug 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevA
Aug 19, 2020
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006RevA
Aug 19, 2020
108000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION CASE/HOUSING
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006 Rev.
Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006 Rev.
Aug 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
S1121000006 Rev.
Aug 19, 2020
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
23-015-20
Apr 30, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
08-049-20
Apr 22, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are nece
3100319
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100519
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-006-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-003-19
Nov 20, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-005-19
Nov 20, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
9003220
Aug 7, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not
9003220
Aug 7, 2019
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
RADIO [RES] - New and/or Service Exchange For RES radio concerns. Use the wiTECH 2.0 and inspect the radio part number and serial number under the Radio/ECU Details tab. Please verify that the radio part number and/or serial number is not
9003502
Mar 8, 2017
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Key Blank With Transmitter The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the blade key (no immobilizer & no
9003687
Mar 8, 2017
150000 SEAT BELTS
Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
9003502
Mar 8, 2017
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Key Blank With Transmitter The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the blade key (no immobilizer & no tr
9003681
Mar 1, 2017
150000 SEAT BELTS
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
68332810
Sep 7, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. C
05183348A$
Aug 3, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
"KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the blade key (no immobilizer & no
05183348A$
Aug 3, 2016
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
"KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the blade key (no immobilizer & no
05183348A
May 11, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the immobilizer blade key (no integ
05183348A$
May 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the immobilizer blade key (no integra
05183348A
May 11, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the immobilizer blade key (no integ
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
08-052-16
Apr 30, 2016
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Flash: UConnect and Voice Recognition Inoperative This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM). The customer may describe the following conditions: ? A complete loss of UConnect operation. ? A complete loss of Voice Reco
R2118796A
Feb 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
RL108213A$
Jan 26, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9003215
Feb 12, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. An EGR Block-Off Plate (53032739AA) must be ordered when installing this Long Block Assembly in a
9002887
Feb 11, 2015
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded.~ Valve bodies with
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order 68
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement please order 68
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
160000 STRUCTURE
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
9002828
Sep 3, 2014
350000 EQUIPMENT
Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. If the insulator requires replacement lease order 68253
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
100000 POWER TRAIN
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002872
Mar 27, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch
9002519
Mar 20, 2013
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington dc
09-001-13
Feb 6, 2013
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
09-001-13
Feb 6, 2013
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
09-001-13
Feb 6, 2013
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
09-001-13
Feb 6, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
09-001-13
Feb 6, 2013
220000 SEATS
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
09-001-13
Feb 6, 2013
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs
K29
Oct 12, 2010
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON TO SEE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. THE SIDE AIRBAG INFLATABLE CURTAIN (SABIC) ON ABOUT 4200 MY 2008-2010 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES MAY NOT DEPLOY IN AN INSURANCE INSTITUTE F
21-018-08
Jul 12, 2008
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
CHRYSLER/DODGE/JEEP: FLASH:DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE, DTC P0740 OR P1798 AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS 1-2 OR 2-3 COLD SHIFT IMPROVEMENTS. *PE
H 20
Jul 1, 2008
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHRYSLER: RECONFIGURE FRONT CONTROL MODULE. THE 4-WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER LIGHTS ON ABOUT 20,600 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM). CSC WAS RECEIVED.
H 20
Jul 1, 2008
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHRYSLER: RECONFIGURE FRONT CONTROL MODULE. THE 4-WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER LIGHTS ON ABOUT 20,600 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM). CSC WAS RECEIVED.
H-20
Jul 1, 2008
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 4 WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM). *PE UPDATED 2/19/09. CSC LET
09-002-08
Jun 20, 2008
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INCORRECT. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.7L ENGINE BUILT FROM FEB. 17, 2008 AND BUILT BEFORE APRIL 25, 2008. *NJ
H 11
Jun 1, 2008
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
CHRYSLER\DODGE\JEEP SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION H11; RADIO SOFTWARE UPDATE. THIS NOTIFICATION APPLIES ONLY TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A MYGIG RADIO (SALES CODE RER WITH N
08-031
Apr 16, 2008
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
DVD SOFTWARE UPDATE MYGIG RADIO FOR MANY RADIO FUNCTIONAL ISSUES AND IMPROVEMENTS. *NJ
2304106
Aug 8, 2007
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
EXTERIOR LAMP - LENS FOGGING. *NJ
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
FRONT SAFETY BELT ANCHORAGE DISENGAGEMEN
ALLEGED THAT THE DRIVER'S SEAT SAFETY BELT ANCHORS DISENGAGE FROM MOUNTING POINTS
RQ97012
Opened: Sep 25, 1997
STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN
There is no summary currently available
EA96006
Opened: May 31, 1996 , Closed: Aug 10, 2000
ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED
There is no summary currently available
PE96003
Opened: Jan 16, 1996 , Closed: Jun 10, 1996
STEER RCK +PINION MNT FAIL
There is no summary currently available
PE95041
Opened: Jun 23, 1995 , Closed: May 31, 1996
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
STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION
There is no summary currently available
PE94038
Opened: May 2, 1994 , Closed: Aug 9, 1994
STEERING LOCK-UP/IMPEDIMNT
There is no summary currently available
PE94013
Opened: Feb 9, 1994 , Closed: Jun 30, 1994
ENGINE FIRES
There is no summary currently available
PE92062
Opened: Jul 6, 1992 , Closed: Sep 29, 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 (current) | 2 | 131 | |
| 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 | 3 | 88 | View |
| 1988 | 3 | 65 | View |
| 1987 | 2 | 21 | View |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1985 | 0 | 3 | View |