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Dodge Dakota Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 49 safety recalls and 6,629 owner complaints across 27 model years of the Dodge Dakota (1985–2011). The most-complained-about year is 2000.

49
safety recalls, all years
6,629
owner complaints, all years
2001
year with most recalls
2000
year with most complaints

Pick your Dodge Dakota model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
2011 Dodge Dakota644
2010 Dodge Dakota735
2009 Dodge Dakota518
2008 Dodge Dakota291
2007 Dodge Dakota4145
2006 Dodge Dakota5285
2005 Dodge Dakota6470
2004 Dodge Dakota1206
2003 Dodge Dakota4296
2002 Dodge Dakota5678
2001 Dodge Dakota7678
2000 Dodge Dakota5806
1999 Dodge Dakota4641
1998 Dodge Dakota5545
1997 Dodge Dakota5446
1996 Dodge Dakota1189
1995 Dodge Dakota0208
1994 Dodge Dakota3166
1993 Dodge Dakota1134
1992 Dodge Dakota1216
1991 Dodge Dakota4128
1990 Dodge Dakota363
1989 Dodge Dakota363
1988 Dodge Dakota355
1987 Dodge Dakota220
1986 Dodge Dakota01
1985 Dodge Dakota02

What Dodge Dakota owners complain about

Across all model years, owners have filed 6,629 complaints with NHTSA. The 2000 model year has the most, with 806.

All Dodge Dakota recalls (49)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Dodge Dakota, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 19V018000 Reported 1,413,222 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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. The recall began February…

    Model years: 2010, 2011

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 18V021000 Reported 328,177 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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, Guam, the…

    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. The recall began February…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  3. Seat heater/cooler (seats)

    NHTSA 17V820000 Reported 16,900 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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.…

    Model years: 2005

  4. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V352000 Reported 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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 Chassis,…

    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. Dealers will…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  5. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 15V313000 Reported 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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 2006-2009…

    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. Dealers will replace…

    Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011

  6. Switch (electrical system)

    NHTSA 14V795000 Reported 54,164 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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. Chrysler's…

    Model years: 2006, 2007

  7. Air bags

    NHTSA 14V770000 Reported 250,896 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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. Specifically,…

    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. Virgin…

    Model years: 2005

  8. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 13V038000 Reported 278,674 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler Group LLC

    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, 2011;…

    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…

    Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011

  9. Differential unit (power train)

    NHTSA 12V474000 Reported 44,300 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER GROUP LLC

    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.

    Model years: 2009, 2010

  10. Electrical (equipment)

    NHTSA 12V420000 Reported 32 vehicles potentially affected NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC

    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.

    Model years: 2010, 2011

  11. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 07V555000 Reported 576,418 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER LLC

    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). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not…

    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.

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  12. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 06V341000 Reported 4,770 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2007

  13. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 06V038000 Reported 39,274 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2006

  14. Switch/wiring (visibility)

    NHTSA 06V039000 Reported 79,701 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2006

  15. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 05V460000 Reported 256,409 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at…

    Model years: 2005

  16. Air bags: side/window

    NHTSA 05V002000 Reported 1,142 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2005

  17. Suspension: upper ball joint

    NHTSA 04V596000 Reported 592,707 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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. This could cause a clunking noise in the front suspension, which may…

    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.

    Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

  18. Windshield wiper/washer (visibility)

    NHTSA 04V216000 Reported 320,188 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004

  19. Labels (equipment)

    NHTSA 03V505000 Reported 35,692 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler…

    Model years: 2001, 2002

  20. Electrical system: wiring

    NHTSA 03V389000 Reported 50,082 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2001, 2002, 2003

  21. Switch (exterior lighting)

    NHTSA 02V322000 Reported 3,640 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    Model years: 2003

  22. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 01V232000 Reported 4,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Vehicle description: 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 - june 1989). The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced. Owner notification began august 27, 2001.…

    Model years: 1989, 1990

  23. Anchorage (seat belts)

    NHTSA 01V233000 Reported 104,252 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed…

    Model years: 2001

  24. Air bags

    NHTSA 01V153000 Reported 216,100 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    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,…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  25. Retractor (seat belts)

    NHTSA 01V119000 Reported 161,682 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    Model years: 1999

  26. Column shift (power train)

    NHTSA 01V077000 Reported 85,400 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    Model years: 2001

  27. Child seat

    NHTSA 00V366000 Reported 1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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 attaching a…

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

    Model years: 2001

  28. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V193000 Reported 40,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  29. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 00V198000 Reported 437,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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…

    Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

  30. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 00V199000 Reported 91,610 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1997

  31. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 00V197000 Reported 20,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 2000

  32. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 00V106000 Reported 123,000 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

    Model years: 1991, 1992

  33. Structure

    NHTSA 98V208000 Reported 12,400 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1998

  34. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 97V170000 Reported 7,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1998

  35. Air bags: sensor/control module-inactive

    NHTSA 97V080000 Reported 125,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1997

  36. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 96V094000 Reported 140,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.

    Remedy: Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced.

    Model years: 1988, 1989, 1990

  37. Power assist (service brakes)

    NHTSA 95V199000 Reported 600 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Model years: 1996

  38. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 95V089000 Reported 78,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.

    Model years: 1991

  39. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 95V088000 Reported 293,043 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

    Model years: 1994

  40. Suspension: control arm

    NHTSA 94V043000 Reported 1,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Some upper control arm attaching bolts can fail due to improper heat treatment. The bolts are too soft to withstand the stresses in the steering system and can break.

    Remedy: Replace the upper control arm attaching bolts.

    Model years: 1994

  41. Mounting (fuel system)

    NHTSA 94V005000 Reported 9,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Two fuel tank support strap attaching studs were not adequately tightened, which could cause one or both of the strap(s) to separate, mislocating the fuel tanks or allow complete separation of the fuel tank from the vehicle.

    Remedy: The fuel tank support strap attaching studs will be properly tightened.

    Model years: 1994

  42. Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)

    NHTSA 93V082000 Reported 2,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Some of the ABS equipped vehicles were built with an undersized brake return check valve. In incidents where hard brake pedal effort is applied on low friction road surfaces, like rain covered streets, the valves may fail, causing the ABS to become inoperative. This creates excess brake pedal travel and may cause the ABS warning light…

    Remedy: Replace the return check valve with the correct valve.

    Model years: 1993

  43. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

    NHTSA 91V200000 Reported 38,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The right front brake hose may rub against the tire during a full lock left turn, which may eventually cause wear through of the brake hose on the right front side.

    Remedy: If clearance between the brake hose and tire on the right front is inadequate, replace brake hose with a modified version to ensure adequate clearance.

    Model years: 1991

  44. Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (fuel system)

    NHTSA 90V176000 Reported 3,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Steel braided fuel hose routing may allow contact between the hose and transmission wiring harness.

    Remedy: Install a tie strap to secure the transmission wiring away from the fuel hose.

    Model years: 1991

  45. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 89V237000 Reported 634,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.

    Remedy: Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

    Model years: 1989, 1990

  46. Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (wheels)

    NHTSA 88V074000 Reported 1,700 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Machining error in locating wheel stud holes may prevent full seating of brake drum to shaft flange.

    Remedy: Replace axle shafts as necessary.

    Model years: 1988

  47. Gear position indication (prndl) (power train)

    NHTSA 87V194000 Reported 3,500 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Automatic transmission may contain a park sprag rod assembly that may stick in the tooth butt unengaged position.

    Remedy: All involved vehicles will have the park sprag rod assemblies replaced.

    Model years: 1988

  48. Linkages (vehicle speed control)

    NHTSA 87V050000 Reported 34,000 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.

    Remedy: Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition.

    Model years: 1987

  49. Linkage and cable (parking brake)

    NHTSA 86V115000 Reported 3,948 vehicles potentially affected CHRYSLER CORPORATION

    These trucks were equipped with rear park brake cables which caused limited rear brake shoe travel resulting in the parking brake system not holding the vehicle in the reverse direction when parked on a 20% grade, as required by FMVSS 105. Consequence of defect: if the truck is parked on an incline and the parking brake set, it may roll…

    Remedy: Replace both rear parking brake cables.

    Model years: 1987

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.