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1997 Dodge Dakota

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 1997 Dodge Dakota. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

12 recalls name the 1997 Dodge Dakota. Newest first.

Owner complaints

446 complaints42 involved a crash7 involved a fire30 injuries1 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Suspension207
  2. Service brakes, hydraulic74
  3. Engine and engine cooling52
  4. Power train50
  5. Air bags38
  6. Steering35
  7. Fuel system, gasoline34
  8. Seats22
  9. Electrical system21
  10. Tires16

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

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.

Every Dodge Dakota model year

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