2005-2008 Dodge Dakota: Recall History
Updated: 11/23/08
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Learn about official auto recalls, reliability issues, and vehicle problems for the 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota directly from the NHTSA and manufacturers.
NHTSA Recall History
2005 Dakota w/ side curtain airbags:
Improperly tightened side-curtain airbag could result in improper side-curtain airbag deployment in an accident. Dealers will inspect and tighten affected fasteners.
2006 Dakota:
Improperly installed cup plug on 42RLE automatic transmission could prevent transmission from shifting into Park. Dealers will install a bracket on affected vehicles.
2006 Dakota:
Static electricity can cause the turn signal, headlamps or wipers to malfunction. Dealers will flash the instrument-cluster computer to correct the problem.
2006 Dakota:
The ABS electronic control unit (ECU) may cause the rear the rear brakes to lock up prematurely during certain braking conditions, resulting in a crash. Dealers will replace the ABS ECU.
2007 Dakota w/automatic:
The powertrain control software can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive. If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur. Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge.








