1989 Dodge Dakota steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1989 Dodge Dakota — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1989 dodge dakota. The contact was driving 50 mph when the power steering malfunctioned which prevented the contact from steering the vehicle in the right direction. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the bolts on the rack and pinion were cracked. As…”
filed Sep 16, 2011
“Rack and pinion bolts fractured ,causing rack and pinion steering to separate from frame, resulting in loss of control. A recall has been issued on vehicle. Vehicle has been repaired under recall. Please provide further information.*ak”
filed Sep 19, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM…Campaign 01V232000 · Jul 6, 2001
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 1989 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.