CarRecallWatchThe 2009 Dodge Dakota has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (6 reports).
2009 Dodge Dakota recalls
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
The passenger frontal airbag inflator can rupture in a crash that deploys the airbag.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles can rupture over time.
Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants
The driver's frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may be affected by moisture intrusion over time.
Most common 2009 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 6 |
| Air Bags | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
What owners report
After starting the Dakota, I pushed on the brake pedal so I could put the automatic transmission in Drive. My foot went all the way to the floor. I tried again with the same result. I checked the brake fluid reservoir. It was a bit low, but not empty. When the tow truck arrived to haul it away, I noticed a pool of brake fluid on the driveway approximately below the master cylinder. It is clear the brake system experience a catastrophic failure. I will know more when my mechanic reports what he has found. He suspects corrosion on the brake line. No one was hurt and there was no property damage because I did not put the truck in gear.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO START THE VEHICLE, ALL THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 127,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
A/C DRAIN TUBE HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO DRAIN SINCE OWNING THE VEHICLE SINCE NOVEMBER 2009, DUE TO A FLAWED DESIGN, HENCEFORTH I WAS ILL EVERY TIME I DROVE THE VEHICLE WITH THE A/C ON. THIS LAST ILL DRIVEN 1 HOUR AND 30 MINUTE DAY, 7 JULY 2017, I WAS TERRIBLY NAUSEA, EXTREME HEADACHES AND EXHAUSTION LASTING THROUGH TO 9 JULY 2017. HAD IT BEEN A LONGER DRIVE, I AM SURE I WOULD HAVE HAD AN ACCIDENT AS I STRUGGLED TO DRIVE HOME AND PUT MYSELF INTO BED. THIS FLAWED DESIGN WAS REPAIRED, AS ALL VEHICLES SHOULD BE INSPECTED FOR THE SAFE AND WELFARE OF THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS.
TRUCK STOPING WHILE DRIVING HAD REPLACE TIPM ON CITY AND HIGHWAY
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2009 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 2009 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2009 Dodge Dakota: Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit; Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (6), Air Bags (5), Electrical System (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2009 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.