The 1991 Dodge Dakota has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 242,500 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 161 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the power train. Last updated July 5, 2026.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A500 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. INADVERTENT PLACEMENT OF THE SHIFT LEVER IN REVERSE CAN OCCUR WHEN THE DRIVER BELIEVES THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN PLACED IN PARK.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WITH THE ENGINE ON AFTER THE DRIVER HAS LEFT THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL MANUAL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH AN ALUMINUM VERSION.
THE STEERING WHEEL ARMATURE STAMPING CAN CRACK DUE TO FATIGUE AND SEPARATE FROM THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN.
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE SEPARATION OF THE CENTER HUB ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING COLUMN RESULTING IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE STEERING WHEEL FOR ARMATURE CRACKS AND REPLACE ANY WHEELS EXHIBITING CRACKS. ALL OTHER VEHICLES WILL HAVE A REINFORCEMENT PLATE INSTALLED TO PREVENT STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION IF CRACKING OCCURS.
THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE MAY RUB AGAINST THE TIRE DURING A FULL LOCK LEFT TURN, WHICH MAY EVENTUALLY CAUSE WEAR THROUGH OF THE BRAKE HOSE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE.
WEAR THROUGH OF THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE HOSE WOULD CAUSEFLUID LOSS FROM HALF OF THE SPLIT BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND INCREASE STOPPINGDISTANCE WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
IF CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE HOSE AND TIRE ON THE RIGHT FRONT IS INADEQUATE, REPLACE BRAKE HOSE WITH A MODIFIED VERSION TO ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
STEEL BRAIDED FUEL HOSE ROUTING MAY ALLOW CONTACT BETWEEN THE HOSE AND TRANSMISSION WIRING HARNESS.
THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE HOSE DAMAGE AND FUEL LEAKAGETHAT, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
INSTALL A TIE STRAP TO SECURE THE TRANSMISSION WIRING AWAY FROM THE FUEL HOSE.
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“Abs found flashing code 7,performedppt, found module bad.( check safety recall f05) when performing recall a/t manual valve , found discoloration in transmission fluid possible cooler restriction is a major factor in condition .. Tech told this customer this is a major problem with this…”
“Abs found flashing code 7,performedppt, found module bad.( check safety recall f05) when performing recall a/t manual valve , found discoloration in transmission fluid possible cooler restriction is a major factor in condition .. Tech told this customer this is a major problem with this…”
“The airbag light comes on as I turn a corner at low speeds and then it eventually goes off as I straighten out. It has done this intermittently for a couple years but now it's getting much worse as it happens almost every day. *tr”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. While the vehicle was parked in the contact's driveway, it suddenly rolled in reverse with the shifter in the park position. There were no warnings prior to this failure. The vehicle's door crashed into the gate and was severely damaged. There were no…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. There are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: nhtsa campaign id number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). The dealer…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. There are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: nhtsa campaign id number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). The dealer…”
“1991 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. *kb the consumer heard a noise prior to the fire erupted. The vehicle transmission had been service a week before the vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle burned completely. *nm”
“Power steering pump is leaking fluid, causing vehicle to be inoperable. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts *tr”
There is no summary currently available
There is no summary currently available
ODI RECEIVED AN INQUIRY REGARDING ALLEGED PARK TO REVERSE PROBLEMS WITH THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS ON 1991 AND 1992 DODGE DAKOTA PICUP TRUCKS.THE ODI DATABASE REVEALED 11 COMPLAINTS, SEVERAL OF WHICH HAD BEEN REPORTED IN THE MONTHS JUST PRECEDING THE OPENING OF THE PE.THE CONSUMERS CLAIM THAT THEY MOVE THE VEHICLE,…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1991 Dodge Dakota as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.