Model year record

1992 Dodge Dakota

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 314 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.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Power train: automatic transmission8429,628 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip21—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)15—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor8—
Electrical system: ignition7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine71,600 mi
Vehicle speed control7—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Power train6160,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift6—
Electrical system5105,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly5—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery4—
Power train: manual transmission4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings4—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder4—
Structure: frame and members4—
Suspension: front4—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash3—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Power train: driveline: universal joint3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments3—
Unknown or other3—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs3—
Electrical system: wiring2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe2—
Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter2—
Power train: driveline: differential unit2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module2—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Steering: rack and pinion2—
Structure: body2—
Structure: body: hood2—
Suspension: rear2—
Tires2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control2—
Child seat: harness retainer/chest clip1—
Electrical system: horn1—
Electrical system: ignition: switch1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: starter assembly: relay1—
Engine1165,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: mechanical: carrier/rack1—
Exterior lighting1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1—
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system: injectors1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap1—
Fuel system, other1—
Fuel/propulsion system1165,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable1—
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: hydraulic1—
Steering1—
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly1—
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1—
Structure1—
Structure: body: tailgate1—
Structure: body: trunk lid1—
Structure: frame and members: underbody shields1—
Suspension1—
Suspension: front: control arm1—
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire1—
Vehicle speed control: linkages1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Wheels1—

The 1991 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 1993 model has 2 times 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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