1991 Dodge Dakota Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 12%of 128 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the steering of the 1991 Dodge Dakota, 12% of the 128 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #864580, filed 2000-06“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.”
NHTSA complaint #825898, filed 1998-07“The contact owns a 1991 Dodge Dakota. There are two safety recalls that the contact would like to have repaired on the vehicle: NHTSA 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.”
NHTSA complaint #10222110, filed 2008-03Related recalls
- 95V089000May 12, 1995The steering wheel armature stamping can crack due to fatigue and separate from the center hub attachment to the steering column.Covers: Dodge Dakota 1991, RAM 1991
Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 | 47 | 16% |
| 2005 | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 | 47 | 9% |
| 1997 | 34 | 8% |
| 1996 | 7 | 4% |
| 1995 | 19 | 9% |
| 1994 | 20 | 12% |
| 1993 | 12 | 9% |
| 1992 | 8 | 4% |
| 1991 | 15 | 12% |
| 1990 | 27 | 43% |
| 1989 | 19 | 30% |
| 1988 | 26 | 47% |
| 1987 | 5 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Dakota
60 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
8 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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