CarRecallWatchThe 2001 Dodge Dakota has 7 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 678 complaints with NHTSA, including 44 crashes, 11 fires, 27 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (307 reports).
2001 Dodge Dakota recalls
Most common 2001 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 678 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 307 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 137 |
| Power Train | 99 |
| Electrical System | 61 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 |
| Steering | 49 |
| Air Bags | 39 |
| Visibility | 33 |
| Tires | 30 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V366000 (Child Seat); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the catalytic converter replaced, the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had to have the vehicle towed to the residence on nine separate occasions. The vehicle was also towed to a dealer, where the PCM was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM). The contact believed that a defect with the SKIM had caused the sudden stall
My 2001 Dodge Dakota has a faulty SKIM system. The vehicle goes into No-Start/Stall while driving down the road. I have had it at a dealership and they do not have technical experience with these older vehicles that require an âantiquated software systemâ. This is a dangerous situation, particularly in foothills with winding roads.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the vehicle shifted out of gear. The contact stated that the vehicle was shifted into park(P) but rolled unintendedly. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 234,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a wobble coming from the front passengerâs side tire. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
2001 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 2001 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls for the 2001 Dodge Dakota: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint; Equipment:Other:Labels; Electrical System:Wiring; Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (307), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (137), Power Train (99).
How do I check if a recall on my 2001 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.