1987 Dodge Dakota
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1987 Dodge Dakota. Newest first.
Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal IS released.
Remedy
Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition.
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.…
Owner complaints
20 complaints2 involved a fire
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Latest complaints
- Structure › Frame and members
The spare tire retainer failed, allowing the spare tire to detach from it's mount under the vehicle and fall to the road while the vehicle was in operation. the spare tire IS held underneath the vehicle by a retainer attached to a steel cable. The steel cable IS in a constant state of tension…
The spare tire retainer failed, allowing the spare tire to detach from it's mount under the vehicle and fall to the road while the vehicle was in operation. the spare tire IS held underneath the vehicle by a retainer attached to a steel cable. The steel cable IS in a constant state of tension supporting the spare tire the steel cable had developed corrosion to such an extent that it simply snapped, allowing the spare tire to fall to the roadway while the vehicle was underway. The area of failure from corrosion IS hidden from view. Without some disassembly there would be no way to ascertain a failure was developing. the failed parts are in my possession. *tr
- Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
1987 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle was destroyed in the fire. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle stalled before catching on fire. The consumer stated the fuel pump had been replaced recently. (Ohio traffic crash report)*jb
- Steering › Rack and pinion
The 1988-1990 dakotas were recalled for this concern why not the 1987? 01V232000. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
While driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning. *Ak
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
On right side of engine compartment a fire started. fire department could not determine the cause due to fact that it burnt. please provide further information. *ak
- Structure › Frame and members
While driving between 50-55 mph the frame broke. dealer IS aware of the prolbem. Problem has not been corrected. please describe details. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion steering gear broke off from the chassis causing loss of control.
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Seat belt buckle failed.
- Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Upon going over curb and losing conrtol of vehicle, steering gear broke off from the chassis.
- Structure › Frame and members
Cross member that holds the rack and pinion steering broke where the bolts hold it to the frame. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly
Both buckles broke where the plastic on the buckle attachws to the belt. *ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
While driving home from work at 35 mph the steering wheel locked to either side, making driver lose control of vehicle. the vehicle has not been fixed, & manufacturer contacted. *Ak
- Steering › Rack and pinion
Rack and pinion disconnects, causing loss of steering.
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Filler pipe and cap
Gas tank cap replaced.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
When truck IS in park it jumps out of gear, please describe . *ak
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
While driving, the spare tire fall out from under the vehicle. please describe. *ak
- Seats › Front assembly › Recliner
While getting into vehicle, driver's side seatback bolts broke, causing the seat to fall backwards. please describe.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
The front brakes needed replacement after 20,000 miles. *ak
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
Seat belts in passenger side are difficult to pull out of retractor. tt
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Drum › Drum
Left rear drum failed; entire circumference of brake drum outside of bolt hole pattern failed; nothing holding brake drum while in operation; lost control. tt
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 604710Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair.
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