Dodge Dakota Recalls: All 34 Recalls by Year

What gets recalled

Air bags

824%
Transmission & drivetrain

721%
Brakes

515%
Equipment & accessories

26%
Electrical system

26%
Windows, wipers & sunroof

26%
Seat belts

26%
A/C & heater

13%
Suspension

13%
Lights

13%
Other / not specified

13%
Body & structure

13%
Fuel & propulsion system

13%

2011 Dodge Dakota recalls (6)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-018 · Jan 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and 2010-2016 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-021 · Jan 9, 2018 · 328,177 vehiclesDo not drive

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa,…

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

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, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab…

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.

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

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, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and…

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.

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Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 13V-038 · Feb 6, 2013 · 278,674 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30,…

Remedy: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for…

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 12V-420 · Aug 28, 2012 · 32 vehicles

NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. (NBC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

Remedy: NBC will notify owners, and Sure Power will replace the battery separators free of charge. The safety recall began November 26, 2012. Owners may contact NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. at 1-586-774-4900.

2010 Dodge Dakota recalls (7)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 19V-018 · Jan 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-021 · Jan 9, 2018 · 328,177 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

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Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 13V-038 · Feb 6, 2013 · 278,674 vehicles

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 12V-474 · Oct 2, 2012 · 44,300 vehicles

Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

Equipment › Electrical

NHTSA recall 12V-420 · Aug 28, 2012 · 32 vehicles

NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. (NBC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating.

2009 Dodge Dakota recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 18V-021 · Jan 9, 2018 · 328,177 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 13V-038 · Feb 6, 2013 · 278,674 vehicles

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Power train › Driveline › Differential unit

NHTSA recall 12V-474 · Oct 2, 2012 · 44,300 vehicles

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. The recall began on June 17, 2013. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.

2008 Dodge Dakota recalls (2)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

2007 Dodge Dakota recalls (4)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 14V-795 · Dec 16, 2014 · 54,164 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 06V-341 · Sep 7, 2006 · 4,770 vehicles

On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2006 Dodge Dakota recalls (5)

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Electrical system › Ignition › Switch

NHTSA recall 14V-795 · Dec 16, 2014 · 54,164 vehicles

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring

NHTSA recall 06V-039 · Feb 9, 2006 · 79,701 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning.

Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on March 6, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 06V-038 · Feb 9, 2006 · 39,274 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel antilock brake systems (ABS), the ABS electronic control unit (ECU) May cause a loss of front to rear brake balance, and the rear brakes could lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ABS ECU. The recall is expected to begin during the week of July 17, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2005 Dodge Dakota recalls (6)

Seats › Front assembly › Seat heater/cooler

NHTSA recall 17V-820 · Dec 20, 2017 · 16,900 vehicles

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks equipped with heated seats. These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.

Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module

NHTSA recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehiclesDo not drive

Air bags

NHTSA recall 14V-770 · Dec 3, 2014 · 250,896 vehicles

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity.

Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S.

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Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 05V-460 · Oct 6, 2005 · 256,409 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft May be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle May not be able to achieve 'park' position.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on November 28, 2005.

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 05V-002 · Jan 5, 2005 · 1,142 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks equipped with the optional side curtain air bag, the curtain fasteners May not have been properly tightened.

Remedy: Dealers will tighten the side air bag curtain fasteners to the proper specification. The recall began on January 17, 2005. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2004 Dodge Dakota recalls (1)

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 04V-216 · May 5, 2004 · 320,188 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper module motor May be susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of front windshield wiping capability.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper module. Owner notification began on July 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

2003 Dodge Dakota recalls (4)

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

NHTSA recall 04V-596 · Dec 21, 2004 · 592,707 vehicles

On certain sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with four-wheel drive (4x4), if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint May cause the joint to wear over an extended period of time.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 04V-216 · May 5, 2004 · 320,188 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper module. Owner notification began on July 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 03V-389 · Oct 10, 2003 · 50,082 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the headlamp and dash wiring harness May be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.

Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wire harness and repair the harness if necessary. Owner notification began November 3, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

Exterior lighting › Headlights › Switch

NHTSA recall 02V-322 · Dec 2, 2002 · 3,640 vehicles

On certain pickup trucks, the central timer module (ctm) has an improperly sized circuit board trace that could potentially cause the right headlamp low beam to become inoperative.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the ctm. Owner notification began December 23, 2002. 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…

2002 Dodge Dakota recalls (5)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

NHTSA recall 07V-555 · Dec 4, 2007 · 576,418 vehicles

On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system May become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position).

Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

NHTSA recall 04V-596 · Dec 21, 2004 · 592,707 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer

NHTSA recall 04V-216 · May 5, 2004 · 320,188 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper module. Owner notification began on July 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 03V-505 · Dec 10, 2003 · 35,692 vehicles

On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label May have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."

Remedy: Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began March 1, 2004.

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Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 03V-389 · Oct 10, 2003 · 50,082 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wire harness and repair the harness if necessary. Owner notification began November 3, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

2001 Dodge Dakota recalls (7)

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

NHTSA recall 07V-555 · Dec 4, 2007 · 576,418 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

NHTSA recall 04V-596 · Dec 21, 2004 · 592,707 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 03V-505 · Dec 10, 2003 · 35,692 vehicles

Remedy: Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle gawr and tire size. Owner notification began March 1, 2004.

Electrical system › Wiring

NHTSA recall 03V-389 · Oct 10, 2003 · 50,082 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will reroute the wire harness and repair the harness if necessary. Owner notification began November 3, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.

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Seat belts › Front › Anchorage

NHTSA recall 01V-233 · Jul 5, 2001 · 104,252 vehicles

Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts May not be tightened correctly.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification. Owner notification began July 19, 2001.

Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift

NHTSA recall 01V-077 · Mar 7, 2001 · 85,400 vehicles

Vehicle description: light duty trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 4-wheel drive. The electric shift transfer case May not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch.

Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the transfer case control module. Owner notification began April 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy…

Child seat

NHTSA recall 00V-366 · Nov 9, 2000 · 1,211,756 vehicles

Vehicle description: certain passenger vehicles, pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS no. 225, "child restraint anchorage systems." some of the owner's manuals for these vehicles are missing instructions that provide a step-by-step procedure, including diagrams, for properly…

Remedy: Owners will be provided with an addendum to the owner's manuals.

2000 Dodge Dakota recalls (5)

Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint

NHTSA recall 04V-596 · Dec 21, 2004 · 592,707 vehicles

Remedy: Dealers will replace the front suspension upper ball joints. This safety improvement campaign began on December 21, 2004. Owners can contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Air bags

NHTSA recall 01V-153 · May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles

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.

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,…

Power train › Automatic transmission

NHTSA recall 00V-197 · Jul 17, 2000 · 20,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with 4.7l engine and automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission May expel fluid from the fill tube during normal temperature operation.

Remedy: Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-193 · Jul 17, 2000 · 40,000 vehicles

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.

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.

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Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-198 · Jul 17, 2000 · 437,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles May have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.

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…

1999 Dodge Dakota recalls (4)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 01V-153 · May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles

Seat belts › Front › Retractor

NHTSA recall 01V-119 · Apr 11, 2001 · 161,682 vehicles

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.

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…

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-193 · Jul 17, 2000 · 40,000 vehicles

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.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-198 · Jul 17, 2000 · 437,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles May have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.

1998 Dodge Dakota recalls (5)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 01V-153 · May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-193 · Jul 17, 2000 · 40,000 vehicles

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.

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.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-198 · Jul 17, 2000 · 437,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles May have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.

Structure

NHTSA recall 98V-208 · Sep 8, 1998 · 12,400 vehicles

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles May have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.

Remedy: Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.

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Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module

NHTSA recall 97V-170 · Oct 7, 1997 · 7,500 vehicles

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks (2 wheel drive only). The front brake hoses or anti-lock brake system (ABS) sensor wire May be abraded at the front wheels by contact with a front wheelhouse splash shield.

Remedy: Dealers will trim the front wheelhouse splash shields and the brake hoses and ABS sensor wires will be inspected. If evidence of abrasion is found on any hose or ABS wire, they will be replaced.

1997 Dodge Dakota recalls (5)

Air bags

NHTSA recall 01V-153 · May 8, 2001 · 216,100 vehicles

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-193 · Jul 17, 2000 · 40,000 vehicles

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.

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.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-199 · Jul 17, 2000 · 91,610 vehicles

Vehicle description: pickup trucks with a 131 inch wheelbase. Some of these vehicles May have been built with inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the cab underbody.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper clearance. Fuel lines that exhibit inadequate clearance will be replaced with a redesigned fuel line that will assure proper clearance.

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 00V-198 · Jul 17, 2000 · 437,000 vehicles

Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles May have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.

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Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

NHTSA recall 97V-080 · May 16, 1997 · 125,000 vehicles

The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.

1996 Dodge Dakota recalls (1)

Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist

NHTSA recall 95V-199 · Oct 20, 1995 · 600 vehicles

The power brake booster vacuum hose could be improperly installed and not clamped to the brake booster vacuum nipple.

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Dodge Dakota have?

NHTSA lists 34 recalls for the Dodge Dakota across 16 model years, 4 of them with a do-not-drive or park-outside warning.

How do I know if my Dodge Dakota has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.