How many recalls does the 1986 Dodge Dakota have?

The 1986 Dodge Dakota has no NHTSA safety recalls on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Dodge Dakota has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1986 Dodge Dakota?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is engine and engine cooling.

1986 Dodge Dakota Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1986 Dodge Dakota. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Consumer states after having vehicle serivced was infromed by the mechanic that the engine was falling out as a result off a defect in the engine support. Ts”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · reported 2002-10-14

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1986 Dodge Dakota as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.