Dodge Dakota — Accessories
High risk
Dec 21, 2017
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles equipped with heated seats, the driver and/or passenger heated seat cushion or seat back may overheat. This could increase the risk of injury to the seat occupa
Dodge Dakota — Airbag
High risk
May 27, 2016
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the
Also affects: Chrysler 300, Chrysler Aspen, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Charger, Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Airbag
High risk
May 27, 2015
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, wh
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Ram 1500, Dodge Durango, Chrysler 300, Ram 2500
Dodge Dakota — Airbag
High risk
Mar 3, 2015
Model years: 2005
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were orig
Also affects: Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Airbag
High risk
Mar 3, 2015
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata driver and/or passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Durango, Dodge Magnum, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger
Dodge Dakota — Airbag
High risk
Jan 6, 2015
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
Chrysler Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Chrysler Canada will
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300, Dodge Magnum
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Dec 19, 2014
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, a defect in the clutch interlock switch could allow the starter to engage without depressing the clutch pedal. If recommende
Also affects: Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Feb 6, 2013
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut could loosen and allow the rear driveshaft to detach from the axle, or fully detach from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also
Also affects: Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram, Chrysler Aspen, Ram 1500
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 27, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles built between July 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009, the rear axle pinion nut may have been incorrectly manufactured and could loosen. If the pinion nut was to sep
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Ram 1500
Dodge Dakota — Other
High risk
Dec 5, 2007
Model years: 2001, 2002
On certain vehicles, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperable. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the PARK position with the ignition key removed (
Also affects: Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram Van
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Sep 8, 2006
Model years: 2007
On certain vehicles equipped with the 42RLE automatic transmission, the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) may cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is travelin
Also affects: Dodge Magnum, Dodge Charger, Dodge Nitro, Dodge Ram, Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Electrical
High risk
Feb 10, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, an electrostatic discharge event between the operator and the vehicle can result in a loss of turn signal functionality and headlamp or windshield wiper activa
Also affects: Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Brakes
High risk
Feb 10, 2006
Model years: 2006
On certain pickup trucks, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) electronic control unit may cause a loss of electronic brake distribution allowing the rear brakes to lock-up during cert
Also affects: Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Oct 7, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the cup plug which retains the park pawl anchor shaft in the 42RLE automatic transmission could be missing or not properly staked in its bore, potentially allo
Also affects: Chrysler 300, Dodge Durango, Dodge Magnum, Jeep Liberty, Jeep Tj
Dodge Dakota — Airbag
High risk
Jan 6, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the attachment fasteners for the optional side airbags may not have been tightened properly. This could result in an improper side airbag curtain deployment in
Dodge Dakota — Suspension
High risk
Dec 20, 2004
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain four wheel drive vehicles, if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to we
Also affects: Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Other
High risk
May 6, 2004
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor assembly may become susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of fro
Also affects: Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Label
High risk
Dec 19, 2003
Model years: 2002
On certain vehicles, the certification label does not meet the requirements of CMVSS 120. The Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) on the label exceeds the load carrying capacity of th
Dodge Dakota — Electrical
High risk
Oct 14, 2003
Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal oper
Dodge Dakota — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Dec 16, 2002
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the right headlight may become inoperative due to an improperly sized circuit board trace in the central timer module. Correction: Dealers will replace the cen
Also affects: Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Steering
High risk
Jul 26, 2001
Model years: 1989, 1990
Certain 4x2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with V6 engines (built from November 1988 - June 1990) and 4x2 pickup trucks equipped with the Shelby package (built October 1988 - J
Dodge Dakota — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Jul 17, 2001
Model years: 2000, 2001
Certain Quad Cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticip
Dodge Dakota — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 24, 2001
Model years: 1999
Certain vehicles fail to comply with requirements of C.M.V.S.S. No. 209, "Seat Belt Assemblies." The front seat belt retractor may not work properly, it therefore will not adequate
Also affects: Chrysler Concorde, Chrysler Lhs, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 10, 2001
Model years: 2000
On certain vehicles, the sound deadener material internal to the air bag clock spring may detach rendering the air bag inoperative. Correction: Dealers will replace the clockspring
Also affects: Dodge Durango, Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Mar 14, 2001
Model years: 2001
On certain 4WD vehicles, the electric shift transfer case may not fully engage into gear when the operator moves the transfer case selector switch. This could cause the transfer ca
Also affects: Dodge Durango
Dodge Dakota — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 28, 2000
Model years: 1997
On certain vehicles with 131" wheel base, inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the cab underbody could eventually wear a hole in the fuel line resulting in loss of fuel.
Dodge Dakota — Brakes
High risk
Aug 28, 2000
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
On certain vehicles, the rear axle vent hose could contact the rear brake hose which eventually could wear a hole in the brake hose. Perforation of the rear brake hose will result
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Apr 28, 2000
Model years: 1991, 1992
Certain vehicles may be inadvertently left in reverse when the operator places the shift lever in the "Park" position. Should this occur, unintentional rearward movement of the veh
Dodge Dakota — Structure
High risk
Sep 21, 1998
Model years: 1998
On certain vehicles, the bolts which attach the passenger cab and the heater core support to the frame may not have been properly hardened. Soft fasteners in the core support and c
Also affects: Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Seats And Restraints
High risk
May 21, 1997
Model years: 1997
THE CIRCUIT DESIGN IN THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW THE POTENTIAL FOR INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN. CORRECTION: THE AIR BAG ELEC
Also affects: Dodge Neon, Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Tj, Plymouth Neon
Dodge Dakota — Steering
High risk
Jun 27, 1996
Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990
FRAME CRACKING IN THE AREA WHERE THE STEERING GEAR IS MOUNTED COULD RESULT IN THE STEERING GEAR SEPARATING FROM THE FRAME. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH WITH
Dodge Dakota — Steering
High risk
Jun 19, 1995
Model years: 1994
On certain vehicles, the operator's key ring keys may bind on the steering wheel back cover while turning and hamper steering wheel return. This could adversely affect steering con
Also affects: Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Steering
High risk
Jun 16, 1995
Model years: 1991
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel armature may crack due to fatigue and separate from the centre hub attachment to the steering column. This could adversely affect steering c
Also affects: Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram Van
Dodge Dakota — Steering
High risk
Aug 24, 1994
Model years: 1994
On certain vehicles, the extra keys operator's key ring may become temporarily lodged in the airbag screw access holes on the steering wheel back cover, hampering steering wheel re
Also affects: Dodge Ram
Dodge Dakota — Suspension
High risk
Mar 10, 1994
Model years: 1994
ON CERTAIN 4X4 VEHICLES, AN IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHMENT BOLTS MAY BREAK RESULTING IN SEPARATION OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM. THIS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE
Dodge Dakota — Brakes
High risk
May 31, 1993
Model years: 1993
On certain vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may contain an undersized brake return check valve. This could result in high pedal effort ABS stops
Also affects: Dodge Ram Wagon, Dodge Ram Van
Dodge Dakota — Brakes
High risk
Nov 21, 1991
Model years: 1991
ON TWO WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES, THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY CONTACT THE TIRE DURING FULL LOCK LEFT TURNS. THIS COULD CAUSE THE HOSE TO WEAR THROUGH AND RESULT IN FLUID LOSS AND A P
Dodge Dakota — Emissions
High risk
Feb 13, 1991
Model years: 1989, 1990
Certain vehicles do not comply with CMVSS 1105 - evaporative emissions. Defective evaporative canister.
Also affects: Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Ram, Dodge Ram Van
Dodge Dakota — Engine
High risk
Dec 20, 1989
Model years: 1989, 1990
ON VEHICLES WITH 2.2 LITRE OR 2.5 LITRE EFI(NON-TURBO) ENGINE, THE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY LEAK OIL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. CORRECTION: VALVE COVER GA
Also affects: Chrysler Daytona, Chrysler Dynasty, Chrysler Lebaron, Dodge Aries, Dodge Caravan
Dodge Dakota — Powertrain
High risk
Jan 5, 1988
Model years: 1988
On certain vehicles, the automatic transmissions may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt (unengaged) position. If this occurs the vehicle may roll fr
Also affects: Dodge Power Ram, Dodge Ram Van, Dodge Ram Wagon, Dodge Ramcharger
Dodge Dakota — Structure
High risk
Apr 22, 1987
Model years: 1987
THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL CABLE MAY PARTIALLY DISENGAGE AND BIND AT THE CARBURETOR THROTTLE LEVER ATTACHMENT. THIS MAY INHIBIT RETURN OF THE THROTTLE TO THE IDLE POSITION, RESULT
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