1997 Dodge Dakota: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The newest campaign is 01V153000. NHTSA received the report on 8 May 2001. The NHTSA record gives the component Air Bags. NHTSA has 431 complaints on file for this model year. 1 NHTSA investigation names this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 01V153000, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Since the last update
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Recall campaigns
5 campaigns, newest first. 909,710 units in total.
- 01V153000Air Bags
- 00V198000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 00V199000Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 00V193000Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- 97V080000Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
01V153000Received . 216,100 units.
Air Bags
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN position) from may 19, 2000 through october 23, 2000; lago alberto assembly plant ("m" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000; and saltillo assembly plant ("g" in the 11th VIN position) from may 23, 2000 through october 23, 2000. Important: vehicles that have already had the proper clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been excluded from this recall. In addition, 1997-2000 model year vehicles that have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, according to warranty records, have been added to this recall.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the clockspring assembly. Owner notification began june 18, 2001. Also some 1997-200 model year vehicles that, according to warranty records, have had a suspect replacement clockspring installed, will also be included in this campaign. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 982. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V198000Received . 437,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 891. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V199000Received . 91,610 units.
Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: pickup trucks with a 131 inch wheelbase. Some of these vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the cab underbody.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This contact can result in wear, and after extended contact, could cause a perforation in the fuel line, resulting in leakage. Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the vehicles for proper clearance. Fuel lines that exhibit inadequate clearance will be replaced with a redesigned fuel line that will assure proper clearance.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 892. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
00V193000Received . 40,000 units.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Foundation Components / Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Report filed by DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION. Manufacturer campaign number 870. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
97V080000Received . 125,000 units.
Air Bags / Frontal / Sensor/Control Module-Inactive
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
The electrical circuit design allows the potential for an inadvertent air bag deployment upon vehicle ignition shut down.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Unexpected air bag deployment can result in occupant injury.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Dealers will replace the air bag electronic control module with a newly designed module.
Report filed by CHRYSLER CORPORATION. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.
Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.
Complaints by component
431 complaints, 628 component mentions.
A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.
- 1997 Dodge Dakota
- All 1997 vehicles
| Component | 1997 Dakota | All 1997 vehicles | Dakota, all years | Mentions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 329.6 | 62.4 | 294.2 | 207 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 119.4 | 106.3 | 161 | 75 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 82.8 | 134.8 | 68.2 | 52 |
| Power Train | 78 | 90.5 | 116.4 | 49 |
| Air Bags | 60.5 | 60.7 | 37.1 | 38 |
| Steering | 54.1 | 70.3 | 75.5 | 34 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 51 | 46.3 | 23.3 | 32 |
| Seats | 33.4 | 13.5 | 11.8 | 21 |
| Electrical System | 31.8 | 79.7 | 39.1 | 20 |
| Tires | 25.5 | 56.3 | 23.3 | 16 |
The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 20.
- Complaints that report a crash
- 41
- Complaints that report a fire
- 5
- Injuries in the complaints
- 29
- Deaths in the complaints
- 1
- Date of the newest complaint
- 18 Oct 2010
These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.
Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.
Investigations
| Number | Type | Subject | Component | Opened | Closed | Campaign |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA03023 | Engineering analysis | UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATION | Suspension | 19 Nov 2003 | 11 Feb 2005 | 04V596000 |
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1997 Dodge DakotaThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1997 Dodge Dakota: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/dodge/dakota/1997/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 29 Mar 2018
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
- 909,710 units in 5 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Dodge Dakota have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 49 recall campaigns for the Dodge Dakota, model years 1985 to 2011. 5 of them name the 1997 model year.
- Which component do the complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota name most often?
- Suspension: 207 of 628 component mentions, or 329.6 per 1,000. For all 1997 vehicles the figure is 62.4 per 1,000.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1997 Dodge Dakota open?
- No. The 1 investigation that names this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.