CarRecallWatchThe 1988 Dodge Dakota has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 55 complaints with NHTSA, including 2 crashes, 2 fires.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (30 reports).
1988 Dodge Dakota recalls
Most common 1988 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 55 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 30 |
| Power Train | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Structure | 3 |
| Wheels | 3 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 2 |
| Seat Belts | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
What owners report
RE: STEERING RECALL AS ISSUED... NHTSA ACTION # PE96003 FOR DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLE. RECALL WAS FOR STEERING BOX "OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION" STEERING. I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE AND HAVE HAD A ISSUE WITH A WANDERING VEHICLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR MANY YEARS. DEALER COULD NEVER FIND A PROBLEM. I FOUND THE STEERING RACK AND PINION MOUNTING POINTS STRESS FRACTURED, WELD NUT MOUNTS PULLED AWAY. VISUAL CRACKING AROUND AREA AT THE BACK OF THE CROSS MEMBER. DODGE SAID RECALL WAS ONLY FOR THE STEERING GEAR BOX MOUNTS. WHY WAS THE RACK AND PINION MOUNTS NOT INCLUDED IN THIS RECALL? ENTIRE RACK ASSEMBLY WAS LOOSE ALL THESE YEARS BECAUSE OF A "DEFECT IN WELDING" FROM THE FACTORY. *T
DECORATIVE END COVERS CAME OFF OF WHEEL NUT. WHEEL NUT CATCH 1/2 " OF THE END OF LUG BOLTS. *BF *TC
THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME DEFECT DESCRIBED IN RECALL RECALL NUMBER 88 V 074 (WHEEL, LUGS, NUTS). THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. *NLM
THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN EXHAUST LEAK. *NLM
AFTER MARKET BRAKE PAD RIVET FAILURE CAUSING SEPARATION. *AK
1988 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 1988 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1988 Dodge Dakota: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion); Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs; Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Gear Position Indication (Prndl). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (30), Power Train (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 1988 Dodge Dakota has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.