Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Dakota 1991 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1991 Dodge Dakota: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

128Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

16Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Power Train62

Brakes17

Steering16

Fuel and Propulsion System9

Vehicle Speed Control7

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train62 complaints

62 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V106000.

Brakes17 complaints

17 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 91V200000.

Steering16 complaints

16 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 95V089000.

Fuel and Propulsion System9 complaints

9 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 90V176000.

Vehicle Speed Control7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System7 complaints

7 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V106000Reported April 11, 2000 - 123,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 123,000 vehicles across all affected models.

90V176000Reported October 1, 1990 - 3,500 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel and Propulsion System. Recall covering the fuel and propulsion system system, reported to NHTSA on October 1, 1990. The campaign covers an estimated 3,500 vehicles across all affected models.

91V200000Reported November 12, 1991 - 38,000 vehicles potentially affected

Brakes. Recall covering the brakes system, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 1991. The campaign covers an estimated 38,000 vehicles across all affected models.

95V089000Reported May 12, 1995 - 78,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering. Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1995. The campaign covers an estimated 78,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA96006Opened May 31, 1996 - Closed August 10, 2000

ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED. Resulted in recall campaign 00V106000.

PE95004Opened January 19, 1995 - Closed May 11, 1995

STEERING WHEEL SEPARATION. Resulted in recall campaign 95V089000.

PE95041Opened June 23, 1995 - Closed May 31, 1996

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF SHIFTER. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199525

199635

19977

199810

19992

200023

200115

20022

20033

20041

20061

20082

20121

20171

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.