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.
1990 Dodge Dakota steering problems
27 complaints (43% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 27
- of this car's complaints
- 43%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion16
- Gear box (other than rack and pinion)5
- Steering wheel/handle bar2
- Rack and pinion: rack2
- Linkages1
- Hydraulic power assist system1
At what mileage
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Dodge Dakota steering problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1990 Dodge Dakota steering
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: 4x2 pickup truck convertibles equipped with v6 engines (built from november 1988 - june 1990) and 4x2 pickup trucks equipped with the shelby package (built october 1988 - june 1989). The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
- Risk
- The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced. Owner notification began august 27, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 01V232000 · Recall details
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- What is wrong
- The frame can crack at the steering gear attachment and/or the steering gear mounting bolts can fracture.
- Risk
- The steering gear can separate from the vehicle frame resulting in a loss of vehicle control increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will add reinforcements to the frame and replace the steering gear mounting bolts. If the frame is already cracked, the steering gear weld nuts will also be replaced.
Recall number 96V094000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steer rck +pinion mnt fail
There is no summary currently available
PE96003
What 1990 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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.
Rack and pinion steering gear separated per the recall notice.
Frame at steering gear bolt stripped out.
Front strut failed.
Been waiting for steering parts; was informed by dealership that back order for parts has been 2 months or more. 96v094000.
Rack and pinion failure.
Steering locks up when turning after recall repairs.
While driving, when attempting to turn left, vehicle continued to go straight due to bolts holding steering column to frame fracturing, causing steering column to detach from frame, resulting in loss of steering control, no accident, has been fixed, *ak consumer received recall 96v094 after repairs were complete.
Took vehicle in for recall and the dealership has no parts.
Questions about the 1990 Dodge Dakota steering
Does the 1990 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?
Owners have filed 27 complaints about the steering of the 1990 Dodge Dakota, 43% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1990 Dodge Dakota steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1990 Dodge Dakota steering?
Yes, 2 recalls: 01V232000, 96V094000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad steering?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most steering complaints are 2004 (74 complaints), 1999 (72 complaints) and 2000 (68 complaints).
Other 1990 Dodge Dakota problems
Transmission 14Brakes 11Body 4Engine 3Electrical 2Suspension 2Tires 2Fuel system 1Seat belts 1Visibility 1
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