The 2005 Dodge Dakota has 6 recalls, the most serious being Takata-related airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The frontal airbag inflators, covering both driver and passenger positions, are the primary concern: in a crash that triggers deployment, the inflator housing can burst and scatter metal fragments toward the driver and other occupants, raising the risk of serious or fatal injury. Separately, on trucks equipped with the optional side curtain airbags, the fasteners securing the curtain to the vehicle may not have been properly tightened, which can cause the curtain to deploy incorrectly in a side collision and reduce its ability to protect occupants.
Two recalls address the optional heated seats. In one, the seat cushion or seat back can develop hot spots that burn through the material, posing a burn risk to whoever is sitting there and potentially igniting surrounding material. The other filing covers the same underlying issue: the heating elements can overheat broadly, again risking burns to the occupant and raising the possibility of a fire spreading to the seat and surrounding interior. Owners who have heated seats should be aware that both filings describe a real risk of contact burns even during normal use.
At a glance
What can fail
The heated seat cushion or backrest may overheat on some vehicles, risking burns to the occupant and potential fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will upgrade the seat heating system with updated control features to prevent overheating.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The heated seat system can develop hot spots that burn holes in the driver and passenger seat cushions or backs.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the seat heating system control features at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Side airbag attachment fasteners may not be properly tightened, potentially causing the airbag curtain to deploy incorrectly during a side crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the side airbags, replace curtains if needed, and tighten all fasteners to correct specifications.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
On some pickup trucks with optional side curtain airbags, the fasteners holding the curtain may not be tight enough.
What the fix does
Dealers will tighten the side curtain airbag fasteners to the correct specification.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
