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1991 Dodge Dakota Recalls, Complaints & Specs

4 safety recalls list the 1991 Dodge Dakota, and owners have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

4
safety recalls
128
owner complaints to NHTSA
11 / 5
complaints citing a crash / fire
11–14
MPG combined (EPA)

4 safety recalls for the 1991 Dodge Dakota

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

128 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1991 Dodge Dakota have filed 128 complaints with NHTSA; 11 describe a crash and 5 describe a fire. Reports cite 8 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 81,667 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 35 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“ABS found flashing code 7,performedppt, found module bad.( check safety recall f05) when performing recall a/t manual valve , found discoloration in transmission fluid possible cooler restriction is a”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 5, 2017 · Service brakes

“The AIRBAG light comes on as i turn a corner at low speeds and then it eventually goes off as i straighten out. It has done this intermittently for a couple years but now it's getting much worse as it”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 23, 2012 · Air bags

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 1991 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis (Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined11–14 mpg
City / Highway11–12 / 11–16
FuelRegular
EPA classSpecial Purpose Vehicles
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.9/5.2 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Manual 5-spd

Compare Dodge Dakota model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Dakota model year in NHTSA's database.

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

Checking a specific 1991 Dodge Dakota

How do I know if my 1991 Dodge Dakota has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 4 campaigns currently list the 1991 Dodge Dakota; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 00V106000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

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.