no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
1990 Dodge DakotaProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 63 owner complaints about the 1990 Dodge Dakota, most often about the steering. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 14, 2005. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 1990 Dodge Dakota has problems
63 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
27Steering1 crash/fire/injury
14Power train1 crash/fire/injury
11Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
4Structure
3Engine and engine cooling
2Electrical system
2Equipment
2Suspension
2Tires
33 other systems
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 27 | 1 |
| Power train | 14 | 1 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 11 | 2 |
| Structure | 4 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
1990 Dodge Dakota recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Risk. THE STEERING GEAR CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE FRAME RESULTING IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
no report yet
Engine and engine cooling: engine
Risk. THE LEAKAGE OF OIL IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT COULD CAUSEA FIRE.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Best & worst years
1990 vs. every other Dakota year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dakota median. How we score
'87'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
1990 Dodge Dakota safety ratings
1990 Dodge Dakota 2-DR. 4x4 in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 1990 Dodge Dakota, and the recalls they led to.
- STEER RCK +PINION MNT FAILLed to recall 96V-094
In owners' words
What Dakota owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
WHILE DRIVING, STEERING RACK ASSEMBLY WHICH FASTENED TO CROSS MEMBER DETACHED FROM FRAME, RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CAPABILITY. *AK
WHILE MAKING TURN; STEERING WHEEL TURNED TO RIGHT, HOWEVER WHEEL WOULD NOT TURN; TIE ROD BROKE; VEHICLE WENT OVER TWO ASPHALT CURBS; TOTALED; SPEED 35 MPH. TT
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
Own a 1990 Dakota?
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