Does the 1987 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1987 Dodge Dakota recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Dodge Dakota?

20 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1987 Dodge Dakota recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1987 Dodge Dakota. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Dodge been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

1987 Dodge Dakota recalls, newest first

April 14, 1987NHTSA 87V05000034,000 vehicles potentially affected

Vehicle speed control › Linkages

Summary: Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment.
Consequence: Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released.
Remedy: Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

August 18, 1986NHTSA 86V1150003,948 vehicles potentially affected

Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical › Linkage and cable

Summary: These trucks were equipped with rear park brake cables which caused limited rear brake shoe travel resulting in the parking brake system not holding the vehicle in the reverse direction when parked on a 20% grade, as required by FMVSS 105. Consequence of defect: if the truck is parked on an incline and the parking brake set, it may roll back causing damage or an accident.
Remedy: Replace both rear parking brake cables.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the 1987 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 0
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Steering › Rack and pinion4
Structure › Frame and members3
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline2
Fuel system2
Seat belts › Front › Buckle assembly2

Other 1987 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1987 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?: 2 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: vehicle speed control, parking brake. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1987 Dodge Dakota recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1987 Dodge Dakota?: 20 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.