1990 DODGE DAKOTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

88

Owner Complaints

5 Crashes

3

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

1

Investigation

Overview of the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA

The 1990 DODGE DAKOTA has received a total of 88 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION), ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Steeringrack And Pinion (17 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (7 complaints), and Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion (5 complaints).

Recalls for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA, potentially affecting up to 778,000 vehicles.

Recall 01V232000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

| 4,000 vehicles affected

Defect: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1990) AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SHELBY PACKAGE (BUILT OCTOBER 1988 - JUNE 1989). THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence: THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 27, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES...

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Recall 96V094000 — STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

| 140,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE FRAME CAN CRACK AT THE STEERING GEAR ATTACHMENT AND/OR THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS CAN FRACTURE.

Consequence: THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD REINFORCEMENTS TO THE FRAME AND REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BOLTS. IF THE FRAME IS ALREADY CRACKED, THE STEERING GEAR WELD NUTS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED.

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Recall 89V237000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

| 634,000 vehicles affected

Defect: THE ENGINE VALVE COVER GASKET MAY DISLOCATE AND ALLOW AN ENGINE OIL LEAK AT THE GASKET.

Consequence: THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.

Remedy: REPLACE GASKET COVER WITH REVISED COVER, AND RTV SEALANT WILL BE APPLIED IN PLACE OF A GASKET.

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Owner Complaints for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA

88 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 17
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 7
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 5
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 4
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
Complaints: 2
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 2
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 2
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 2
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structurebody
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#10119221 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | N/A miles
DODGE IGNITION SYSTEM LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING.*MR *JB
#759590 | TIRES:TREAD/BELT | | N/A miles
FIRST TIRE SEPARATION DISCOVERED BY CSAA AUTO SERVICE DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, ON 11/07/01. SECOND AND THIRD TREAD SEPARATION WERE DURING VACATION, WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, AT 50MPH, THE TIRES STARTED PRODUCING ROUGH RIDE. STOPPED TO CHECK TIRES, AND NOTICED SEPARATION.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT21575R15)
#874114 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | | N/A miles
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RATTLE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE WATER PUMP WAS GOING BAD. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CRASH BANG, FAN BLADE BROKE OFF, CUT RADIATOR HOSE. FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER FELT LIKE IF THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER HOOD SOME ONE MAY HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*AK THE CUSTOMER ALSO NOTED THAT ONE OF FOUR BLADE FAN HAS CRACKED. RADIATOR FAILED. *YH
#874114 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | | N/A miles
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RATTLE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE WATER PUMP WAS GOING BAD. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CRASH BANG, FAN BLADE BROKE OFF, CUT RADIATOR HOSE. FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER FELT LIKE IF THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER HOOD SOME ONE MAY HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*AK THE CUSTOMER ALSO NOTED THAT ONE OF FOUR BLADE FAN HAS CRACKED. RADIATOR FAILED. *YH
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RATTLE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE WATER PUMP WAS GOING BAD. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CRASH BANG, FAN BLADE BROKE OFF, CUT RADIATOR HOSE. FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER FELT LIKE IF THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER HOOD SOME ONE MAY HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*AK THE CUSTOMER ALSO NOTED THAT ONE OF FOUR BLADE FAN HAS CRACKED. RADIATOR FAILED. *YH

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Safety Rating for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA

NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1990 DODGE DAKOTA.

Investigation PE96003 — STEERING Closed

Opened:

STEER RCK +PINION MNT FAIL

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