1991 Dodge Dakota Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 5%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 7 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 1991 Dodge Dakota, 5% of the 128 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Throttle cable had to be replaced because of the throttle sticking. When releasing the throttle doesn't go back, causing the vehcile to idle at a high speed.”
NHTSA complaint #807533, filed 1997-02“During vehicle operation, the vehicle downshifted from 2nd to 1st. Also when the gas pedal is applied, a delay is experienced before acceleration begins.”
NHTSA complaint #801469, filed 1996-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1991 Dodge Dakota
60 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsBrakes
14 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsElectrical system
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.
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