The Lemon IndexDodge Dakota recalls.
Every NHTSA recall campaign for the 2000–2011 Dodge Dakota, newest first. Each one is listed once, with the model years it covers.
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Park-it warnings 4
NHTSA flagged these: don't drive the car, or park it outside, until the fix is done.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
1,413,222 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V018000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
328,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V021000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2005–2011 Park it: don't drive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
4,648,270 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V352000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2005–2011 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
4,077,169 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V313000
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- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2019 · model years 2010–2011 Park it: don't drive
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
1,413,222 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 19V018000
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2018 · model years 2009–2011 Park it: don't drive
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
328,177 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 18V021000
- Seats · recall issued Dec 2017 · model year 2005
These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.
16,900 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 17V820000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2016 · model years 2005–2011 Park it: don't drive
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
4,648,270 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 16V352000
- Airbags · recall issued May 2015 · model years 2005–2011 Park it: don't drive
The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
4,077,169 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 15V313000
- Electrical · recall issued Dec 2014 · model years 2006–2007
The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
54,164 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V795000
- Airbags · recall issued Dec 2014 · model year 2005
Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S.
250,896 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 14V770000
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Feb 2013 · model years 2009–2011
The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pin.
278,674 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 13V038000
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- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2012 · model years 2009–2010
If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
44,300 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V474000
- Equipment · recall issued Aug 2012 · model years 2010–2011
Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
32 vehicles in the whole campaign · NHTSA 12V420000
- Lights · recall issued May 2009 · model years 2000–2004
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Lights · recall issued Apr 2009 · model years 2000–2006
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Suspension · recall issued Oct 2008 · model years 2000–2004
SKF IS RECALLING 2,805 HUB UNITS, PART NO.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Dec 2007 · model years 2001–2002
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Sep 2006 · model year 2007
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…
- Lights · recall issued Jul 2006 · model years 2000–2003
CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES.
- Lights · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2000–2004
CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE.
- Engine · recall issued Mar 2006 · model years 2000–2003
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530.
- Visibility · recall issued Feb 2006 · model year 2006
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.
- Brakes · recall issued Feb 2006 · model year 2006
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 …
- Fuel system, gasoline · recall issued Feb 2006 · model years 2000–2003
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE; 1997-2004 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE; AND 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Oct 2005 · model year 2005
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.
- Airbags · recall issued Jan 2005 · model year 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN FASTENERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
- Suspension · recall issued Dec 2004 · model years 2000–2003
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…
- Visibility · recall issued May 2004 · model years 2002–2004
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 …
- Equipment · recall issued Dec 2003 · model years 2001–2002
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,…
- Electrical · recall issued Oct 2003 · model years 2001–2003
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFED BY THE ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL.
- Lights · recall issued Dec 2002 · model year 2003
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.
- Seat belts · recall issued Jul 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS.
- Airbags · recall issued May 2001 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Mar 2001 · model year 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE.
- Child seat · recall issued Nov 2000 · model year 2001
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 …
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS.
- Transmission & drivetrain · recall issued Jul 2000 · model year 2000 4.7L engines only
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS.
- Brakes · recall issued Jul 2000 · model year 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES.
Recalls by model year. Campaigns that cover each year.
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What they fix. Campaigns by system.
Is one open on your Dakota?
A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car. NHTSA's public recall data works by make, model and year, so these lists cover every car of that model year, not one VIN. Whether a recall was already fixed on a particular car is in the automaker's records: type the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any dealer of that brand. The repair is free.
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Questions
How many recalls does the Dodge Dakota have?
35 recall campaigns across model years 2000–2011, from NHTSA. Many campaigns cover several model years; counted once for every model year they cover (the way each year's page counts them), that's 91.
Which Dodge Dakota year has the most recalls?
The 2001, with 14 campaigns. 2002: 12, 2000: 12, 2003: 11.
What are most Dodge Dakota recalls about?
Airbags: 7 of the 35 campaigns. Then transmission & drivetrain (7) and lights (5).
What is the newest Dodge Dakota recall?
Airbags, filed Jan 2019 (NHTSA 19V018000): Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
What is the biggest Dodge Dakota recall?
NHTSA 16V352000 (airbags, May 2016) covers 4,648,270 vehicles in all, every model in that campaign. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St.
How do I check if my Dodge Dakota has an open recall?
Use its VIN: type it at nhtsa.gov/recalls or ask any Dodge dealer. Our VIN check decodes it and lists every recall for that model year. Recall repairs are free.
Dodge Dakota: problems and best years · All Dodge recalls · Recall check
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns (api.nhtsa.gov), matched to the model names owners use in NHTSA complaints. Vehicle counts and the "park it" warnings come from NHTSA's recall file, which starts in 2010, so older recalls have no count. A campaign's count covers every make and model in it.
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