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US recalls (5)
Suspension: front, control arm
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Risk and remedy
Risk: EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Air bags
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Risk and remedy
Risk: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Power train: automatic transmission
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION MAY EXPEL FLUID FROM THE FILL TUBE DURING NORMAL TEMPERATURE OPERATION.
Risk and remedy
Risk: THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE HOT EXHAUST SYSTEM AND IGNITION OF THE TRANSMISSION FLUID COULD RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL SHORTEN THE VENT HOSE AND ASSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Canadian recalls (6)
Show 6 Canadian recalls
Suspension
2004-12-20 · campaign 2004-439
On certain four wheel drive vehicles, if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear progressively over an extended period of time. A worn upper ball joint could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control which may result in a crash. Correction: Dealers will replace the upper ball joints with a revised assembly having improved sealing integrity. Two wheel drive models will be covered by an extended warranty of 10 years or 160,000 kms.
Seats and restraints
2001-07-17 · campaign 2001-197
Certain Quad Cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.
Correction: Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification.
Powertrain
2001-06-20 · campaign 2001-155
Certain pickup trucks equipped with 4.7L engine and automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission may expel fluid from the fill tube during normal temperature operation. The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result. Correction: Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.
Seats and restraints
2001-05-10 · campaign 2001-118
On certain vehicles, the sound deadener material internal to the air bag clock spring may detach rendering the air bag inoperative. Correction: Dealers will replace the clockspring.
Brakes
2000-08-28 · campaign 2000-170
On certain vehicles, the rear axle vent hose could contact the rear brake hose which eventually could wear a hole in the brake hose. Perforation of the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels. Correction: Rear brake hoses will be inspected for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear axle vent hose will be shortened by 8 cm and a clip will be installed to assure the clearance between the axle vent line and the brake hose is maintained.
Brakes
2000-08-15 · campaign 2000-162 · 441 vehicles
Certain vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose. This could result in the power steering hose contacting and wearing a hole in the brake tube. Perforation of the left front brake tube will result a partial brake system failure and a loss of braking force at the front wheels. Correction: Brake tube and power steering hose will be inspected for wear and replaced if necessary. A power steering stand off bracket will also be installed to ensure adequate clearance between the brake tube and the power steering hose.
Owner complaints (806)
Owners filed 806 complaints with NHTSA about the 2000 Dodge Dakota Pickup (60 crashes, 14 fires, 44 injuries, 2 deaths reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #1 for the most complaints (median 166).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Suspension | 282 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 248 | |
| Power train | 74 | |
| Steering | 68 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 50 | |
| Air bags | 29 | |
| Visibility | 25 | |
| Tires | 24 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2000 Dodge Dakota Pickup.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2000 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2000 Dodge Dakota Pickup version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 2.5 L Manual 5-spd | 18 | 23 | 20 | $3,350 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 3.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 3.9 L Manual 5-spd | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 4.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 4.7 L Manual 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 5.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 11 | 16 | 13 | $5,150 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 3.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 3.9 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 4.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 4.7 L Manual 5-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 5.9 L Automatic 4-spd | 11 | 15 | 12 | $5,600 |
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