Model year record

1996 Dodge Dakota

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 250 owner complaints on file.

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

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 95V199000

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
600
Reported to NHTSA
1995-10-20
Owners notified
1995-11-29

Defect description

THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE COULD BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED AND NOT CLAMPED TO THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM NIPPLE.

Safety risk

A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAN CAUSE AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF BRAKE POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO INSURE THAT THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION IS FULLY SEATED AND CLAMPED TO THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE NIPPLE AT THE BRAKE BOOSTER.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip15—
Power train: automatic transmission14—
Air bags: frontal12—
Engine and engine cooling: engine11—
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch8—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly869,890 mi
Vehicle speed control8130,000 mi
Electrical system: wiring6—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline6—
Seats: front assembly: recliner680,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump5—
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments5—
Electrical system434,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly4—
Structure488,500 mi
Structure: body4144,000 mi
Suspension: front4150,000 mi
Tires41,862 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs4—
Parking brake3—
Power train3—
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch3—
Seats389,397 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Structure: body: door3—
Tires: tread/belt387,000 mi
Wheels3—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash2—
Engine and engine cooling2235,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor299,501 mi
Exterior lighting2—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch2—
Exterior lighting: turn signal2—
Power train: driveline: universal joint2—
Power train: manual transmission2—
Seat belts2113,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump2—
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint242,870 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber2—
Suspension: rear2—
Visibility: power window devices and controls2—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer2—
Air bags1—
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1127,554 mi
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan1—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1—
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1—
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1—
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1—
Equipment: other: labels1—
Fuel system, gasoline1—
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system1—
Interior lighting1—
Latches/locks/linkages: tailgate: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Parking brake: conventional: mechanical1112,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)1—
Power train: axle assembly1—
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1—
Power train: axle hubs1—
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft1—
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)1—
Seat belts: front: anchorage1—
Seat belts: front: retractor1—
Service brakes, hydraulic1235,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: column1—
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)1—
Steering: gear box: shaft sector1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: frame and members1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm1—
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint145,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1—
Tires: sidewall1—
Unknown or other1—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal1127,554 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: windshield: electrical heating element1—
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Visibility: windshield1—
Wheels: hubcap/cover1—
Wheels: rim1—

The 1995 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1997 model has about a third 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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