Dodge Dakota 2011

Model Dakota made in 2011 by Dodge got 9 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel/propulsion system and service brakes. There were some recalls concerningequipment and power train.

Model 2011

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL
12V420000NBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INCfrom 05/11/2010 to 07/08/2011V (Vehicle)32ODINBC TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC08/28/201208/29/2012
Defect SummaryNbc truck equipment, inc. (nbc) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with sure power battery separator devices, due to overheating.
Consequence SummaryOverheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.
Corrective SummaryNbc will notify owners, and sure power will replace the battery separators free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on, or about, october 15, 2012. owners may contact nbc truck equipment, inc. at 1-586-774-4900.
NotesOwners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
13V038000Chrysler Group LLCfrom 12/01/2009 to 09/30/2011V (Vehicle)278222ODIChrysler Group LLC02/06/201302/06/2013
Defect SummaryChrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 ram 1500 trucks manufactured from february 27, 2008, through june 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through october 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 dodge dakota trucks manufactured from february 27, 2007, through june 30, 2009, and from december 1, 2009, through september 30, 2011; model year 2009 chrysler aspen trucks manufactured from january 3, 2008, through december 18, 2008; and model year 2009 dodge durango trucks manufactured from january 3, 2008, through december 18, 2008. the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Consequence SummaryIf the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Corrective SummaryChrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin during march 2013. owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-247-9753.
NotesThis campaign is an expansion of a recall campaign 12v-474.chrysler's recall campaign number is n08.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
06/01/201210500
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. while adding gasoline to the fuel tank the contact was unable to add the maximum amount of fuel to the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who confirmed that the fuel canister needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,500 and the current mileage was 11,300. rvk
06/01/201210500
 Tl- the contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated while refueling the gas failed to completely fill the tank. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer confirmed the fuel cannister failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 10,500 and the current mileage was 11,300. rds
SERVICE BRAKES
03/09/201314900
 Was driving at low rate of speed on side road. began to smell burning tire smell. pulled over and right front wheel was extremely hot, smoking, dripping burning white plastic looking material onto disk. got back in and drove to mother-in-law's house, approx three miles. still hot and appeared close to bursting into flame. tire and wheel smoking and stinking. brother in law hit caliper with a hammer to make it release. has not reoccurred.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
11/16/20111000
 Tl-the contact owns 2011 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving 10 mph, he attempted to apply the brakes but depressed the accelerator pedal instead because the pedals were positioned very close together. the contact was able to stop the vehicle by shifting into neutral and engaging the emergency brake. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 2,000. the vin was not available. sm.
WHEELS
03/09/201314900
 Was driving at low rate of speed on side road. began to smell burning tire smell. pulled over and right front wheel was extremely hot, smoking, dripping burning white plastic looking material onto disk. got back in and drove to mother-in-law's house, approx three miles. still hot and appeared close to bursting into flame. tire and wheel smoking and stinking. brother in law hit caliper with a hammer to make it release. has not reoccurred.