1996 DODGE DAKOTA Structurebody Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Structurebody Issues in the 1996 DODGE DAKOTA
4 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Structurebody Complaints
I HAVE A 96 DODGE DAKOTA THAT FRAME IS RUSTING OUT. IT HAS RUSTED OUT WHERE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE HOOKS UP SO NOW NO EMERGENCY BRAKES. TUBULAR FRAME IS RUSTED OUT IN ABOUT 3 PLACES, A BUMPER BRACKET RUSTED OUT. I HAVE TRIED TWICE TO PAINT FRAME WITH OUT ANY SUCCESS. BODY IS NOT RUSTING AT ALL. I AM ALSO A VOLUNTEER FIRE FIGHTER. CALLED DODGE AND THEY SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY ARE DOING TO FIX OR RECALL THIS PROBLEMS DONE RESEARCH AND MINE IS NOT THE ONLY ONE THIS IS BEEN HAPPENING TO. INCLUDED A YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ONE THAT THEY TOOK THE BODY OFF OF HTTP://WWW.BING.COM/VIDEOS/SEARCH?Q=96+DODGE+DAKOTA+FRAME+PROBLEMS+YOUTUBE&VIEW=DETAIL&MID=4094674F6964C6F203F74094674F6964C6F203F7&FORM=VIRE
AT IDLE/PARK MY 1996 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 V8 5.2L SLT WILL SPUTTER AND SOMETIMES KILL THE ENGINE. NOW I'M NOT SURE IF THAT'S A SAFETY FEATURE SO THE ENGINE DOESN'T OVER FLOOD ITSELF, BUT I'VE REPLACED THE IAC VALVE, PCV VALVE, DISTRIBUTOR ROTOR/CAP, AND SPARK PLUGS WITH NO IMPROVEMENT. I RECENT HAD A PROBLEM WHERE THE CONDITIONS OUT WE'RE SOMEWHAT ICY AND MID TURN INTO A PARKING LOT I TOOK A BLOW TO A FIRE HYDRANT BECAUSE THE VEHICLE KILLED ITSELF, MEANING LOSS OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. I WAS FINE, BUT MY VEHICLES BODY TOOK THE DAMAGE. LUCKILY THE AIRBAG SYSTEM DIDN'T DEPLOY BUT THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN BROUGHT UP A LOT WITH THE 1995-1996 DAKOTAS. AND HONESTLY I'M SCARED THAT THE VEHICLE MIGHT DO THIS WHILE ON THE FREE WAY. ALSO, OF 3 O2 SENSORS THAT'S JUST ABOVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, ALL THREE HAVE LEFT THE VEHICLES...
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BUSHINGS ON FRONT RIGHT OF VEHICLE WERE BECOMING WORN. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP, WHO EXAMINED IT AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WAS A CRACK LOCATED ON LOWER RIGHT FRONT WHEEL WELL AREA OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*AK
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WATER LEAKING INTO CAB.
Other 1996 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
15 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
14 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
12 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
11 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
8 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
6 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
6 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
5 complaints
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
5 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Structure
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
4 complaints
Parking Brake
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
3 complaints
Seats
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Structurebodydoor
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Wheels
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
2 complaints
Exterior Lighting
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Belts
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Air Bags
1 complaint
Air Bagssidewindow
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherlabels
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint