1991 Dodge Dakota
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
5 recalls name the 1991 Dodge Dakota. Newest first.
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. the recall began on july 1, 2006. owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This can cause the vehicle to roll away with the engine on after the driver has left the vehicle.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.
The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Wear through of the right front brake hose would causefluid loss from half of the split brake hydraulic system and increase stoppingdistance which could result in an accident.
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.
Steel braided fuel hose routing may allow contact between the hose and transmission wiring harness.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This contact could cause hose damage and fuel leakagethat, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Install a tie strap to secure the transmission wiring away from the fuel hose.
Owner complaints
128 complaints11 involved a crash5 involved a fire8 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Power train · Service brakes
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 major factor in condition .. Tech told this customer this IS a major problem with this transmission truck only has 75000 actual mile...
- Air bags
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 happens almost every day. *tr
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. while the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, it suddenly rolled in reverse with the shifter in the park position. there were no warnings prior to this failure. the vehicle's door crashed into the gate and was severely damaged. there were no…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. while the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, it suddenly rolled in reverse with the shifter in the park position. there were no warnings prior to this failure. the vehicle's door crashed into the gate and was severely damaged. there were no injuries or property damage. the vehicle IS currently at the authorized dealer for the same failures mentioned in the recall notice. the vehicle was previously repaired according to nhtsa campaign ID number 05v034000 (power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication). the contact was displeased to know that there was not a sufficient remedy with the recall defect repair. the failure and current mileages were 120,000.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. there are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: nhtsa campaign ID number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). the…
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. there are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: nhtsa campaign ID number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). the dealer stated that the recalls apply to his vehicle, but they could not get the parts. there had been no failure to date. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 151,139.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
1991 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. *Kb the consumer heard a noise prior to the fire erupted. the vehicle transmission had been service a week before the vehicle caught on fire. the vehicle burned completely. *nm
- Structure
Paint flaking off. I am the only owner of the truck. the paint started flaking off over a year ago.*ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
The fuel supply tube wore through the firewall and floor pan which caused a fuel leakage. *ph the fuel supply tube was installed so that it was directly against the junction of the firewall and floor pan. this was a sharp welded junction which wore through the steel fuel supply tube and caused the fuel leak. (defective at the factory and presented a fire/explosion hazard) *scc *jb
- Electrical system › Wiring › Front underhood
While driving vehicle caught on fire. vehicle could no longer be driven. *ak
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Power steering fluid
Power steering pump IS leaking fluid, causing vehicle to be inoperable. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. ts *tr
- Power train › Axle hubs
Consumer attempted to engage 4-wheel drive and heard a loud "metal scraping" noise. checked by dealer who diagnosed that the front axle IS defective. Ts
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, right rear tire experienced tread separation, causing consumer to run off the road and causing damamge to vehicle, firestone affinity, p215/70r15, claim 46-0351-405. *slc
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Consumer received a recall notification concerning the replacement of the steel manual valve, however consumer was informed that since the vehicle has over a hundred thousand miles on the transmission, in order for the recall repairs to be effective the transmission would need to be rebuilt at consumers expense, consumer feels this IS just an excuse in case of a product failure.*jb
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Consumer states that this IS the second recall on this vehicle, consumer had to have transmission replaced three times prior. *jg
- Power train › Automatic transmission
Consumer received nhtsa recall 00vv106000/ manufacturer's recall 871 concerning transmission failure. Took vehicle to john l way dodge southwest where repairs were done. Vehicle was not having problem of shifting gears until after repairs were done. Referred consumer to manufacturer. *Ak
- Tires › Tread/belt
While driving, right rear tire experienced tread separation, causing consumer to run off the road and causing damamge to vehicle, firestone affinity, p215/70r15, claim 46-0351-405. *slc
- Power train · Structure
A shock IS given upon opening the door at times. defective transmission selector.
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Prior to recall notification, consumer experienced possible transmisson problems, however consumer no longer owns vehicle.*jb
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare tire winch cable was discovered to have broken and spare tire had fallen off. driver was unaware of when the spare fell off. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Bad gas milage/i get about 200miles to a tank of gas/it hold 22 gal. Of gas
- Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
2 fuel lines routed over cross members, have been rubbing against them. this caused fuel lines to crack, resulting in fuel leaks. *Ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission
While in park consumer puts car in reverse, vehicle will not engage until about 15, to 20 seconds later. Vehicle then unexpectedly jumps back. consumer feels this IS unsafe because someone could get hurt if they come behind vehicle because consumer doesn't know when its going to jump back. Ak
- Electrical system › Ignition › Module · Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl) · Unknown or other
The instrument panel failed. nlm
- Seat belts › Front › Retractor
The driver's side seat belt will not pull out when the outside temperature reaches 25-30 degrees, dealer has not been able to fix the problem. nlm
- Equipment › Mechanical › Carrier/rack
Spare tire support broke and the tire dropped onto pavement while the truck was moving. luckily, I was in a parking lot when this happened and no cars were following closely behind me. *ak
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Gear position indication (prndl)
Recall 00 v 106 000/transmission shift level: dealer (chrysler services center in grand heaven, mi; phone# 616/842-2250) refused to honor recall until problem occurs. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak *slc
Defect investigations
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.
- Rollaway in reverse when parked
There is no summary currently available
- Inadvertent movement of shifter
Odi received an inquiry regarding alleged park to reverse problems with the automatic transmissions on 1991 and 1992 dodge dakota picup trucks.the odi database revealed 11 complaints, several of which had been reported in the months just preceding the opening of the pe.the consumers claim that they move the vehicle…
Odi received an inquiry regarding alleged park to reverse problems with the automatic transmissions on 1991 and 1992 dodge dakota picup trucks.the odi database revealed 11 complaints, several of which had been reported in the months just preceding the opening of the pe.the consumers claim that they move the vehicle, place the transmission in park and exit the vehicle.then, almost always with the engine running, the vehicle allegedly shifts into reversethe vehicle then begins to back up, usually stopping only when it hits something.
- Steering wheel separation
There is no summary currently available
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.
- 10005298Frame cracking.
- 6089000Information on transmission cooler reverse flushing with cooler bypass kit installed. *Nlm
- 6088786Concerns with engine coolant usage. *Nlm
- 621898Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4.
- 618049Subject regarding wire splice repairs.
- 612160Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *Mjs
- 610635Subject regarding child seat tether anchors.
- 609995This bulletin provides a revised wire splice procedure and related parts.
- 607963Information on child seat tether anchors.
- 604710Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair.
- 602327The outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue and break.
- 600862Information on installation of radio transmitting equipment.
- 52963Various car owner's have expressed interest in using engine coolants made with propylene glycol instead of ethylene glycol.
- 52529Timing chain noise.
- 51942Difficult to clean light colored "chalky" residue from plastic body components that are molded in black.
- 46371Bulletin supersedes technical service bulletin 08-16-95, dated apr. 14, 1995. If the vehicle operator **repeatedly** presses and releases the set button with their foot off of the accelerator (a 'lift foot set' to begin speed control operation), the vehicle may accelerate and exceed the desired set speed by up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and then decelerate to less than the desired set speed before finally achieving the desired set speed.
- 39987Slight front brake lead/drift.
- 39531Improved fuel pump.
- 37863Oil leak diagnosis of the rear main bearing area.
- 37858Pcm not properly disengaging a/c clutch via the relay also the pcm may not energize the a/c clutch relay.
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