CarRecallWatchThe 1990 Dodge Dakota has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA, including 5 crashes, 3 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Steering (29 reports).
1990 Dodge Dakota recalls
Most common 1990 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 63 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Steering | 29 |
| Power Train | 19 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 17 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 6 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Equipment | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
What owners report
DODGE IGNITION SYSTEM LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING.*MR *JB
FIRST TIRE SEPARATION DISCOVERED BY CSAA AUTO SERVICE DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, ON 11/07/01. SECOND AND THIRD TREAD SEPARATION WERE DURING VACATION, WHEN DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, AT 50MPH, THE TIRES STARTED PRODUCING ROUGH RIDE. STOPPED TO CHECK TIRES, AND NOTICED SEPARATION.*AK (TIRESIZE: LT21575R15)
WHILE DRIVING HEARD A RATTLE, THAT SOUNDED LIKE WATER PUMP WAS GOING BAD. NEXT DAY, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CRASH BANG, FAN BLADE BROKE OFF, CUT RADIATOR HOSE. FAN BLADE HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER FELT LIKE IF THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDER HOOD SOME ONE MAY HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED.*AK THE CUSTOMER ALSO NOTED THAT ONE OF FOUR BLADE FAN HAS CRACKED. RADIATOR FAILED. *YH
I WANT TO KNOW WHAT EMISSION CONTROL DEVICES MY VEHICLE HAS WHEN IT WAS MANUFACTURED. NEED TO KNOW THIS BY USING MY VIN.
I HAVE HAD TROUBLE FINDING INFORMATION ON ANY UPGRADES, OR MODIFICATION THAT HAVE BEEN DONE TO THE NP231D TRANSFER CASE SINCE DATE OF MANUFACTURE ON 10-89. I HAD TO REPLACE THE RANGE FORK AND RANGE FORK SHIFT HUB AND AM NOW EXPERIENCING DIFFICULTIES WITH THE REPLACEMENTS. IF I CAN JUST GET SOME FEEDBACK ON THIS IT WOULD HELP ME A GREAT DEAL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT IN THIS SITUATION. *AKY
1990 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 1990 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 1990 Dodge Dakota: Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion); Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion); Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1990 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 63 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Steering (29), Power Train (19), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (17).
How do I check if a recall on my 1990 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.