1997 Dodge Dakota problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint (79) · Air Bags:frontal (20) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (16)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Dodge Dakota model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
🛣️ Complaints by mileage
140 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (107)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2020-04-22 · 08-049-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
charging system, battery diagnostic tools and warranty this information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are necessary.
Electrical System 2020-03-23 · DOR-X6W2U-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a clock spring. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. if the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and the horn will not function. the horn electrical circuit does not affect the air
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of salvage/recycled parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
repair parts used for structural repairs this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
Structure 2019-11-20 · 31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
use of aftermarket parts this bulletin involves discussing fca us llc position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
Showing the 6 most recent of 107 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.