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1988 Dodge Dakota recalls

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

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

For the 1988 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.

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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.

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1988 Dodge Dakota recalls, newest first

June 13, 1996NHTSA 96V094000140,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary
The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
Consequence
The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 55 complaints about the 1988 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

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

Most complained-about components

  1. Steering › Rack and pinion22
  2. Power train › Automatic transmission6
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline3
  4. Steering3
  5. Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar3

Other Dodge Dakota years

Other 1988 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1988 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, wheels, power train. 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 1988 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 1988 Dodge Dakota?
55 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.