Model year record

1991 Dodge Dakota

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 161 owner complaints on file.

Dodge Dakota, 1987–1996 generation
Pictured: the 1987–1996 generation. Cutlass, CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V106000

Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
123,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-04-11
Owners notified
2000-06-05

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. INADVERTENT PLACEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER IN REVERSE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK.

Safety risk

THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITH THE ENGINE ON AFTER THE DRIVER HAS LEFT THE VEHICLE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL MANUAL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH AN ALUMINUM VERSION.

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V089000

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Component
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
78,000
Reported to NHTSA
1995-05-12
Owners notified
1995-12-20

Defect description

THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS AND REPLACE ANY WHEELS EXHIBITING CRACKS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IF CRACKING OCCURS.

Recall campaignNHTSA 91V200000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
38,000
Reported to NHTSA
1991-11-12
Owners notified
1992-02-03

Defect description

THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB AGAINST THE TIRE DURING A FULL LOCK LEFT TURN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH OF THE BRAKE HOSE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE.

Safety risk

WEAR THROUGH OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSEFLUID LOSS FROM HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND INCREASE STOPPINGDISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

IF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT IS INADEQUATE, REPLACE BRAKE HOSE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V176000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
3,500
Reported to NHTSA
1990-10-01
Owners notified
1991-04-15

Defect description

STEEL BRAIDED FUEL HOSE ROUTING MAY ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE HOSE AND TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.

Safety risk

THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE HOSE DAMAGE AND FUEL LEAKAGETHAT, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION WIRING AWAY FROM THE FUEL HOSE.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission36120,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)19—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip6—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Structure4—
Tires: tread/belt4—
Vehicle speed control4—
Engine and engine cooling: engine3—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack3—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery3—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor3—
Steering3—
Tires3—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline2—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner2—
Power train275,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Unknown or other2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Air bags150,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1—
Electrical system1—
Electrical system: ignition1—
Electrical system: ignition: module1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: driveline: differential unit1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: manual transmission1—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Seats1—
Service brakes175,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid1—
Steering: linkages1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: glass, side/rear1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1—

The 1990 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1992 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

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