1990 DODGE DAKOTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
88
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
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...
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
View full details →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.
Most Recent Complaints
DODGE IGNITION SYSTEM LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING.*MR *JB
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)
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
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
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.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DAKOTA
- 1985 DODGE DAKOTA — 3 complaints
- 1986 DODGE DAKOTA — 1 complaint
- 1987 DODGE DAKOTA — 21 complaints
- 1988 DODGE DAKOTA — 65 complaints
- 1989 DODGE DAKOTA — 88 complaints
- 1990 DODGE DAKOTA (current)
- 1991 DODGE DAKOTA — 161 complaints
- 1992 DODGE DAKOTA — 314 complaints
- 1993 DODGE DAKOTA — 159 complaints
- 1994 DODGE DAKOTA — 240 complaints
- 1995 DODGE DAKOTA — 294 complaints
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