1997 Dodge Dakota safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
42
complaints reporting a crash
7
complaints reporting fire
4
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 22 report injuries (30 people injured, 1 deaths reported). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 1997 Dodge Dakota vehicles were involved in 22 fatal crashes with 11 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS WITH A 131 INCH WHEELBASE · Jul 17, 2000
- Crash riskVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES · Jul 17, 2000