Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the DODGE Dakota.
12 model years with recalls (2000–2011)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed September 2026
The DODGE Dakota has 35 known NHTSA safety recalls across 12 model years (2000–2011), most commonly involving Power Train.
Data last refreshed September 2026.
Not Every Dakota Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the DODGE Dakota across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota…
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to a lack of adhesive.
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE…
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A MOMENTARY LOCK UP OF THE DRIVE WHEELS IF…
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME…
The DODGE Dakota has 35 known NHTSA safety recalls across 12 model years (2000–2011), most commonly involving power train. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which DODGE Dakota model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each DODGE Dakota model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the DODGE Dakota safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the DODGE Dakota as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
