1990 Dodge Dakota

63 complaints on file, page 1 of 4.

1. Filed Apr 14, 2005Failure Apr 1, 2005Unknown, DCSwitch

   DODGE IGNITION SYSTEM LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING.*MR *JB

   NHTSA complaint 10119221
2. Filed Mar 20, 2002Failure Nov 10, 2001Eureka, CATread/belt

   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)

   NHTSA complaint 759590
3. Filed Oct 30, 2000Failure May 7, 2000Dover RT. 26, PAFan, Cooling system, Radiator assembly

   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

   NHTSA complaint 874114
4. Filed Oct 4, 1999Lincoln, MAExhaust system

   I WANT TO KNOW WHAT EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES MY VEHICLE HAS WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. NEED TO KNOW THIS BY USING MY VIN.

   NHTSA complaint 712775
5. Filed Jul 19, 1999Hollis, OKAutomatic transmission

   I HAVE HAD TROUBLE FINDING INFORMATION ON ANY UPGRADES, OR MODIFICATION THAT HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE NP231D TRANSFER CASE SINCE DATE OF MANUFACTURE ON 10-89. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RANGE FORK AND RANGE FORK SHIFT HUB AND AM NOW EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE REPLACEMENTS. IF I CAN JUST GET SOME FEEDBACK ON THIS IT WOULD HELP ME A GREAT DEAL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT IN THIS SITUATION. *AKY

   NHTSA complaint 708783
6. Filed Jun 4, 1999Failure Sep 15, 1998Fort Walton Beach, FLService brakes, Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

   ANTI-LOCK BRAKE MODULE FAILED. I TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC. HE COULD NOT OBTAIN REPLACEMENT PART BECAUSE DEALER WOULD NOT PROVIDE IT TO HIM. DEALER STATED THAT VEHICLE HAD TO BE BROUGHT INTO THEM FOR RAPAIR. DEALER MECHANIC ADVISED US THAT REPAIR WAS NOT NECESSARY BACAUSE BRAKES WORKED, JUST ANTI-LOCK FEATURE WOULD NOT WORK. WE WAITED FOR SEVERAL MONTHS TO SAVE UP FOR THE REPAIR. AND HAD THE DEALER REPAIR THE ANTILOCK BRAKES. I FEEL THE DEALER IS MAKING A HAZARD ON THE ROAD BY NOT PROVIDING THE NECESSARY REPLACEMENT PARTS TO OTHER REPAIR SHOPS. THE DEALER ALSO CHARGES HIGHER PRICES AND THIS DEALER ALWAYS CAUSES SOMTHING ELSE TO GO WRONG IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE PROBLEM IT WAS BROUGHT IN FOR. THAT IS THE MAIN REASON WE USE AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO REPAIR PROBLEMS THAT WERE UNDER WARRANTY. WE PAID FOR THE REPAIRS SO THE DEALER COULDN'T SCREW UP THE TRUCK ANY MORE. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 707216
7. Filed May 15, 1999Casper, WYUnknown or other

   VEHICLE PAINT CHIPPING SINCE 1993.

   NHTSA complaint 540155
8. Filed Apr 8, 1999Failure Oct 1, 1990Austin, TXManual transmission

   THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVETRAIN SINCE IT CAME OFF THE LOT. THE ORIGINAL DEALERSHIP WAS EXTREMELY HELPFUL WHILE WE STILL LIVED IN THE AREA. HOWEVER, WHEN WE MOVED TO MINNESOTA THE FIRST TRANSMISSION FAILURE OCCURRED. 1ST 2ND AND 3RD GEARS WERE REPLACED, THERE WAS LESS THAN 7,000 MI ON THE TRUCK. THE SECOND FAILURE WAS LESS THAN A YEAR LATER, AGAIN 1ST 2ND AND 3RD CRAPPED OUT. THIS OCCURRED AGAIN ABOUT 6-8 MONTHS LATER. I HAD ASKED THE SERVICE SHOP TO CHECK THE DRIVETRAIN SEVERAL TIMES, THE RESPONSE WAS THAT EVERYTHING WAS WITHIN PARAMETERS. THE WHOLE SYSTEM JUMPS AND THUMPS WHEN SHIFTING GEARS. IT ALSO MAKES SIMILAR NOISES AND JUMPING WHEN GOING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR DIPS IN THE ROAD. I HAVE HAD THE CLUTCH, PRESSURE PLATE AND THROW OUT BEARING REPLACED AT ABOUT 40,000 MI. THIS TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN USED FOR TOWING OR HAULING ANY HEAVY LOADS. I READ IN THE ABOVE LIST ABOUT ANOTHER. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 705435
9. Filed Oct 1, 1998Failure Aug 30, 1998Kimble Township, MIFuel system, Tank assembly

   THE FUEL TANK CRACKED, CAUSING THE FUEL TO SPILL OVER. IF IT WAS TO BECOME A SOURCE OF IGNITION, IT COULD CAUSE A FIRE. DEALER WILL REPLACE FUEL TANK. *AK

   NHTSA complaint 828433
10. Filed Jul 23, 1998Failure Apr 5, 1998Union, NJHinge and attachments

    WHILE LOADING EQUIPMENT INTO BED, 1/2 INCH ALUMINUM RIVET THAT HOLDS TAILGATE CHAIN BRACKET ONTO THE BODY FAILED/RIPPED OFF. (QCAW)

    NHTSA complaint 538096
11. Filed Jun 13, 1998Failure Jun 11, 1998Pekin, ILAutomatic transmission

    CONSUMER COMPLAINTING OF TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE SYSTEM MALFUNCTION WITH ONLY 67,000 MILES OF WEAR, DEALER NOTIFIED AND WILL REPAIR FOR A COST TO THE COSUMER.

    NHTSA complaint 824268
12. Filed Apr 1, 1998Failure Mar 16, 1998Pelion, SCGear box (other than rack and pinion)

    OWNER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING STEERING GEAR BOX. BUT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE REPAIRED BECAUSE THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER TOLD THEM THEY COULD ONLY GET IT REPAIRED MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, NOT ON SATURDAY. OWNER STATED THAT'S THEIR ONLY MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 822198
13. Filed Mar 27, 1998Failure Jan 10, 1996Superior, WIPark/neutral start interlock switchCrash

    THE TRUCK WAS IDLING IN PARK. THE TRUCK SLIPPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE AND SLAMMED INTO THE HOUSE. *AK

    NHTSA complaint 502674
14. Filed Feb 26, 1998Failure Sep 7, 1994ST Louis, MORack and pinion

    STEERING ASSEMBNLY WENT OUT AND VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO HANDLE PROPERLY, CHECK AND WELD RACK AND PINIONS BOLTS, R &I RACK AND PINION, WELD 2 NEW PIECES OF SHEET METAL WHERE BOLTS GO INTO THE FRAME.

    NHTSA complaint 531427
15. Filed Jan 26, 1998Birmingham, ALRack and pinion

    RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR SEPARATED PER THE RECALL NOTICE.

    NHTSA complaint 528844
16. Filed Dec 15, 1997Failure Dec 6, 1997Dale City, VAPark/neutral start interlock switch

    VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK RESULTING IN COLLISION.

    NHTSA complaint 526093
17. Filed Jul 8, 1997ST. Louis, MORadiator assembly, Cooling system, Air conditioner, Automatic transmission

    WIRING UNDER DASH FAILED.

    NHTSA complaint 519485
18. Filed May 28, 1997Failure Nov 25, 1996Louisville, KYManual transmission

    TRANSMISSION FAILED THREE TIMES.

    NHTSA complaint 517461
19. Filed May 27, 1997Houston, TXService brakes, Rotor, Caliper, Shoes/linings

    MICHELIN TIRE BLEW OUT FROM TREAD SEPARATION.

    NHTSA complaint 517464
20. Filed Mar 24, 1997Webster, NYFront

    FRONT END MISALIGNED, CAUSING VIBRATION/PULLING.

    NHTSA complaint 515972