Known Recalls

Model year record

1999 Dodge Dakota

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,011 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V153000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,100
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-06-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.

Safety risk

WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V119000

Seat belts: front: retractor

Component
Seat belts: front: retractor
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
161,682
Reported to NHTSA
2001-04-11
Owners notified
2001-08-20

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.

Safety risk

IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V193000

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

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
40,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-17
Owners notified
2000-09-11

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.

Safety risk

A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.

Recall campaignNHTSA 00V198000

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

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
437,000
Reported to NHTSA
2000-07-17
Owners notified
2000-08-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.

Safety risk

A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.

Owner complaints

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

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint22450,145 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint17153,375 mi
Suspension3569,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly3248,663 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip2658,800 mi
Suspension: front2651,200 mi
Air bags: frontal2175,377 mi
Power train: automatic transmission2146,400 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor2142,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1830,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1860,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine1671,739 mi
Steering1566,500 mi
Tires1575,000 mi
Suspension: rear1460,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor1336,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm1245,000 mi
Unknown or other1245,000 mi
Vehicle speed control1138,500 mi
Air bags10160,000 mi
Power train9150,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system854,834 mi
Equipment86,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc8—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings870,591 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm850,000 mi
Electrical system793,540 mi
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash687,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling683,900 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe655,000 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm660,000 mi
Tires: sidewall6140,000 mi
Power train: axle assembly5104,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit553,000 mi
Power train: manual transmission536,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment573,778 mi
Steering: rack and pinion553,900 mi
Structure: frame and members596,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing565,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system472,000 mi
Equipment: mechanical: wrecker and wheel lift devices4—
Exterior lighting: headlights471,739 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)4115,829 mi
Service brakes4153,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner359,111 mi
Fuel system, gasoline336,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system3—
Seat belts: front: retractor3117,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: head restraint3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components3—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper3123,000 mi
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)330,000 mi
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump3—
Steering: linkages360,000 mi
Structure: body331,250 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm312,800 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery262,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition2—
Electrical system: ignition: module2—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood2—
Engine2122,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control256,649 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings270,060 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system2—
Parking brake232,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch2—
Power train: driveline2126,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint2155,000 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2—
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly234,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: wheel speed sensor271,739 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light236,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads225,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2—
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar2—
Steering: hydraulic power assist system2—
Suspension: front: hub287,000 mi
Tires: tread/belt2—
Trailer hitches2—
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control256,000 mi
Visibility271,739 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2—
Wheels2153,000 mi
Air bags: side/window1—
Electrical system: starter assembly1—
Electrical system: wiring1—
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1—
Equipment: electrical172,000 mi
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1—
Exterior lighting156,000 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights1—
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch1—
Exterior lighting: tail lights1—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump130,000 mi
Fuel system, other168,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1—
Fuel/propulsion system1153,362 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1—
Parking brake: conventional1—
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft: seal125,000 mi
Power train: axle hubs159,111 mi
Power train: clutch assembly1—
Power train: driveline: universal joint159,111 mi
Seat belts1—
Seats: front assembly: recliner1—
Service brakes, air: antilock110,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: control unit/module1—
Service brakes, electric168,500 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders1—
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages173,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections130,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: rack131,000 mi
Structure: body: bumpers1—
Structure: body: hood1—
Structure: body: roof and pillars1—
Suspension: front: shock absorber130,000 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar134,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly: leaf1—
Tires: bead1—
Vehicle speed control: cables1—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core166,000 mi
Visibility: windshield1—
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer155,748 mi
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor1155,000 mi
Wheels: hub175,750 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs1100 mi

The 1998 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. The 2000 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.