1991 Dodge Dakota Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 1991 Dodge Dakota, 6% of the 128 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel line/hose fire; after parking, hours later, found hood scorched, lifted discovered driver's side wiring harness had burnt and metal fuel hose had melted, insurance company is having fire investigators look at vehicle before allowing to be fixed..”
NHTSA complaint #806349, filed 1996-12“The fuel line rubs against underside of the cab, causing a hole in the fuel line. The fuel is squirting out in the direction of the catalytic converter. The problem has not been corrected.”
NHTSA complaint #822814, filed 1998-04Related recalls
- 90V176000Oct 1, 1990Steel braided fuel hose routing may allow contact between the hose and transmission wiring harness.Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 38 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 13 | 6% |
| 1991 | 8 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Dakota
60 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsTires
4 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1991 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology