1988 Dodge Dakota steering problems
26 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1988 Dodge Dakota — 47% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Re: steering recall as issued... Nhtsa action # pe96003 for dodge dakota vehicle. Recall was for steering box "other than rack and pinion" steering. I'm the original owner of this vehicle and have had a issue with a wandering vehicle at highway speeds for many years. Dealer could never find a…”
filed Apr 2, 2008
“Bolts to rack and pinion broke loose causing damage to rack and pinion and bushings due to causing vehicle to be out of alignment, replacement is failing due to bolt loosening.”
filed Mar 9, 1999
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 17% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1988 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.