1990 Dodge Dakota steering problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1990 Dodge Dakota — 43% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Steering assembnly went out and vehicle was unable to handle properly, check and weld rack and pinions bolts, r &I rack and pinion, weld 2 new pieces of sheet metal where bolts go into the frame.”
filed Jun 11, 1998
“Owner received a recall notice concerning steering gear box. But was unable to get the vehicle repaired because the mechanic at the dealer told them they could only get it repaired monday through friday, not on saturday. Owner stated that's their only means of transportation. *ak”
filed Apr 1, 1998
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 1990 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.