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1989 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 1989 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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1989 Dodge Dakota recalls, newest first

July 6, 2001NHTSA 01V2320004,000 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Gear box (other than rack and pinion)

Summary
Vehicle description: 4X2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with V6 engines (built from November 1988 - June 1990) and 4X2 pickup trucks equipped with the shelby package (built October 1988 - June 1989). 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. Owner notification began August 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

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

December 27, 1989NHTSA 89V237000634,000 vehicles potentially affected

Engine and engine cooling › Engine

Summary
The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
Consequence
The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
Remedy
Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 63 complaints about the 1989 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
4
Deaths reported
1

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes15
  2. Steering › Rack and pinion14
  3. Engine and engine cooling › Engine6
  4. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip5
  5. Fuel system3

Other Dodge Dakota years

Other 1989 Dodge models

Questions

Does the 1989 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: steering, engine and engine cooling. 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 1989 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 1989 Dodge Dakota?
63 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.