1991 Dodge Dakota steering problems

15 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 12%
crashes: 0
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Steering wheel/handle bar
5
Rack and pinion
2
Hydraulic power assist system
2
Linkages: tie rod assembly
1
Linkages
1
Hydraulic power assist: power steering fluid
1
Gear box (other than rack and pinion)
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Dakota steering problems in other years

Related recalls

Steering: steering wheel/handle barReported May 12, 1995 · 78,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.
Risk: This condition can cause separation of the center hub attachment to the steering column resulting in a loss of control and an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the steering wheel for armature cracks and replace any wheels exhibiting cracks. All other vehicles will have a reinforcement plate installed to prevent steering wheel separation if cracking occurs.

Recall number 95V089000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Steering wheel separationOpened January 19, 1995, closed May 11, 1995

There is no summary currently available

PE95004

What 1991 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 24, 2008 · Steering, Transmission · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 1991 dodge dakota. There are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: the federal safety agency campaign id number's 00v106000 (powertrain: automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)) and 95v089000 (steering: wheel and handle bar). The dealer stated that the recalls apply to his vehicle, but they could not get the parts. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 151,139.

Filed Jan 31, 2003 · Steering · ID

Power steering pump is leaking fluid, causing vehicle to be inoperable. Dealer has been notified. Please provide further information. Ts

Filed Jun 30, 2000 · Steering · MI

Consumer attempted to put key into ignition and it would not go in. Consumer noticed that steering was upside down, and that was why. Consumer contacted dealer, but couldnot bring vehicle in to repair shop because would not start. Consumer indicated that 8 years ago steering locked up, and had to go straight into a parking lot. Could have had an accident. Owner later found the problem to be a dead battery. Once battery was replaced, problem solved.

Filed Oct 8, 1999 · Steering · PA

In the first several years the paint began to blister and at inspection the rack and pinion was required to be replaced.

Filed Jul 27, 1998 · Steering · WA

Vehicle was parked in garage. Noticed oil leaking from the rack & pinion area. Took vehicle to dealership. Service manager had rack & pinion repaired & replaced entire part.

Filed Jun 9, 1997 · Acceleration, Steering · NY

The cruise control on the vehicle has never engaged. The rear end of the truck is also causing some steering problems.

Filed Dec 30, 1996 · Steering · GA

Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told they could not repair the vehicle because the engine was too dirty. *ak

Filed Jul 8, 1996 · Steering · IL

Have been waiting for part since 1/3/96. Received second recall notice regarding steering wheel recall 95v089000.

Filed May 28, 1996 · Steering · WI

Power steering loose, causing vehicle to wander on road.

Filed Jan 13, 1996 · Steering, Transmission · CT

Steering box and pitman arm replaced.

Questions about the 1991 Dodge Dakota steering

Does the 1991 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Dodge Dakota, 12% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1991 Dodge Dakota steering problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1991 Dodge Dakota steering?

Yes, 1 recall: 95V089000. 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).