1996 Dodge Dakota structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 1996 Dodge Dakota — 10% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have a 96 dodge dakota that frame is rusting out. It has rusted out where the emergency brake cable hooks up so now no emergency brakes. Tubular frame is rusted out in about 3 places, a bumper bracket rusted out. I have tried twice to paint frame with out any success. Body is not rusting at all…”
filed Mar 31, 2016
“At idle/park my 1996 dodge dakota 4x4 v8 5.2l slt will sputter and sometimes kill the engine. Now I'm not sure if that's a safety feature so the engine doesn't over flood itself, but I've replaced the iac valve, pcv valve, distributor rotor/cap, and spark plugs with no improvement. I recent had a…”
filed Jan 19, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Structure problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Dakota | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 Dakota | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 Dakota | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Dakota | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 Dakota | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.