1991 Dodge Dakota reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1991 Dodge Dakota — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 161
- on record
- Top problem area
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- 36 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 11 reported crashes · 8 injuries · 5 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,036
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Dodge median
-194
median 355 across 271 Dodge records
Vs 1989-1993
-22
median 183 complaints in 231 records
Top component share
34%
Power Train: 55 complaints
What owners report fails — 1991 Dodge Dakota
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 36
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) 19
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP 6
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR 5
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 4
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1991 Dodge Dakota units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1991 Dodge Dakota reliable?
NHTSA has 161 consumer complaints on record for the 1991 Dodge Dakota. The most-reported problem area is power train:automatic transmission (36 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1991 Dodge Dakota units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1991 Dodge Dakota?
Owners most often report problems with: power train:automatic transmission (36), power train:automatic transmission:gear position indication (prndl) (19), service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (6), steering: steering wheel/handle bar (5). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1991 Dodge Dakota?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.