1990 DODGE DAKOTA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. ABS:

  • Anti lock brake system intermittently locks up without warning
    
  • Locks up/slides when coming to stop
    
  • Rear cylinders were frozen
    
  • Rear abs system failure, loss of braking at low speeds
    

• 2. Air conditioning:

  • Air conditioner failed
    

• 3. Automatic transmission:

  • Downshifts when exceeding 55 mph
    
  • Jumps and thumps when shifting gears
    
  • Slipped, causing accident
    

• 4. Brake system:

  • Brake calipers failed
    
  • Brake rotors failed
    
  • Brake shoes failed
    
  • Front brake pads replaced three times due to premature wear/overheating
    
  • Master cylinder failed
    
  • Brakes failed
    
  • Rear brakes failed
    
  • Proportional valve failed twice, causing brakes to overheat/noise
    

• 5. Frame/steering:

  • Bolt stripped and required welding to frame at steering gear
    
  • Differentials pinion and rings faulty, causing vibrations
    
  • Frame at steering gear bolt stripped out
    
  • Rack and pinion failure
    
  • Rack and pinion steering bolts came loose and caused a loss of steering
    
  • Rack and pinion steering gear separated per the recall notice
    
  • Rack and pinion steering pulled out of k-member, resulting in loss of steering
    
  • Rack and pinion steering broke loose from k-member bar, causing temporary loss of control
    
  • Steering assembly went out and vehicle was unable to handle properly
    
  • Steering box broke away from the frame, causing loss of steering
    
  • Steering locks up when turning after recall repairs
    
  • Vehicle jumped out of gear resulting in vehicle collision
    
  • Vehicle jumped out of park resulting in collision
    
  • Steering column detached from frame, resulting in loss of steering control
    
  • Steering rack assembly detached from frame, resulting in loss of steering capability
    

• 6. Tire/wheel:

  • Axle shaft bearings faulty, causing vibrations
    
  • First tire separation discovered during routine maintenance
    
  • Michelin tire blew out from tread separation
    
  • The rear cylinders were rusted in the inside
    
  • The rear end axle was cracked
    

• 7. Transmission/drivetrain:

  • Transmission failed three times
    
  • Transmission failed with virtually no warning
    
  • Transmission slipped, causing accident
    

• 8. Other:

  • Driver's side exterior mirror will not stay in adjusted position
    
  • Tachometer failed
    
  • Torque converter replaced
    
  • Vacuum heat control leaks
    
  • Vehicle paint chipping since 1993
    
  • Wiring under dash failed