Dodge Dakota 1987
Model Dakota made in 1987 by Dodge got 21 consumer complains there are 2 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling, equipment and fuel system, gasoline. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningparking brake, vehicle speed control. The car has 2 modeles with engines 2.2l, 3.9l.
Model 1987
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.2L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 22/27/24 | 24/35/28 | Regular | $ 594 | 12 | 860711 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | RWD | 18/21/19 | 20/27/23 | Regular | $ 750 | 12 | 860828 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 18/24/20 | 20/30/23 | Regular | $ 712 | 12 | 860828 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 3 gears | 4WD | 17/19/17 | 18/24/21 | Regular | $ 838 | 13 | 860828 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 16/21/18 | 18/27/21 | Regular | $ 792 | 13 | 860828 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 12/16/13 | 13/20/15 | Regular | $ 1096 | 19 | 870621 |
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V115000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 06/01/1986 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 3948 | 08/14/1986 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 08/18/1986 | 09/02/1986 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | These trucks were equipped with rear park brake cables which caused limited rear brake shoe travel resulting in the parking brake system not holding the vehicle in the reverse direction when parked on a 20% grade, as required by fmvss 105. consequence of defect: if the truck is parked on an incline and the parking brake set, it may roll back causing damage or an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace both rear parking brake cables. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: rear parking brake cables/fmvss 105.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with standard 9x2 1/2 inch rear brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V050000 | CHRYSLER CORPORATION | from 05/01/1986 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 34000 | 05/12/1987 | MFR | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 04/14/1987 | 04/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Speed control system cables may partially disengage and bind at the carburetor throttle lever attachment. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Throttle would stay partially open when acceleratorpedal is released. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a washer at speed control cable to carburetor throttle lever attachment to eliminate potential for this condition. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: speed control cables.vehicle description: pickup trucks equipped with v6 engine and automatic speedcontrol. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 050399 | 04/23/1999 | 604710 | Information regarding front brake caliper mounting to steering knuckle thread repair. *tt | 05/10/1999 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | |||
| 09/09/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1987 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. vehicle was destroyed in the fire. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle stalled before catching on fire. the consumer stated the fuel pump had been replaced recently. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE | |||
| While driving vehicle completely shutdown without warning. *ak | |||
| 12/21/2000 | |||
| On right side of engine compartment a fire started. fire department could not determine the cause due to fact that it burnt. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| EQUIPMENT - MECHANICAL - CARRIER/RACK | |||
| 04/11/1996 | |||
| While driving, the spare tire fall out from under the vehicle. please describe. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP | |||
| 09/09/2007 | 1 | ||
| 1987 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. vehicle was destroyed in the fire. *kb the consumer stated the vehicle stalled before catching on fire. the consumer stated the fuel pump had been replaced recently. (ohio traffic crash report)*jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | 09/01/1993 | |
| Gas tank cap replaced. | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | |||
| When truck is in park it jumps out of gear, please describe . *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 06/01/1997 | 3 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Seat belt buckle failed. | |||
| 09/26/1993 | |||
| Both buckles broke where the plastic on the buckle attachws to the belt. *ak | |||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - RETRACTOR | |||
| 06/22/1995 | |||
| Seat belts in passenger side are difficult to pull out of retractor. tt | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - RECLINER | |||
| 03/16/1996 | |||
| While getting into vehicle, driver's side seatback bolts broke, causing the seat to fall backwards. please describe. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/26/1995 | 1 | ||
| The front brakes needed replacement after 20,000 miles. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 04/12/1995 | |||
| Left rear drum failed; entire circumference of brake drum outside of bolt hole pattern failed; nothing holding brake drum while in operation; lost control. tt | |||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon going over curb and losing conrtol of vehicle, steering gear broke off from the chassis. | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | |||
| 10/13/2001 | 09/01/2001 | ||
| The 1988-1990 dakotas were recalled for this concern why not the 1987? 01v232000. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rack and pinion steering gear broke off from the chassis causing loss of control. | |||
| 06/27/1997 | 0 | ||
| While driving home from work at 35 mph the steering wheel locked to either side, making driver lose control of vehicle. the vehicle has not been fixed, & manufacturer contacted. *ak | |||
| 04/17/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rack and pinion disconnects, causing loss of steering. | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| 06/17/2008 | 69000 | 1 | |
| The spare tire retainer failed, allowing the spare tire to detach from it's mount under the vehicle and fall to the road while the vehicle was in operation. the spare tire is held underneath the vehicle by a retainer attached to a steel cable. the steel cable is in a constant state of tension supporting the spare tire the steel cable had developed corrosion to such an extent that it simply snapped, allowing the spare tire to fall to the roadway while the vehicle was underway. the area of failure from corrosion is hidden from view. without some disassembly there would be no way to ascertain a failure was developing. the failed parts are in my possession. *tr | |||
| 05/26/1987 | |||
| While driving between 50-55 mph the frame broke. dealer is aware of the prolbem. problem has not been corrected. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1997 | |||
| Cross member that holds the rack and pinion steering broke where the bolts hold it to the frame. *ak | |||