The 2005 Dodge Dakota has 6 recalls, the most serious being Takata-style airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The side curtain airbags carry their own concern: on trucks equipped with the optional side curtain airbags, the mounting fasteners may not have been properly tightened, which can cause the curtain to deploy incorrectly in a side collision and raise the risk of injury to occupants. On trucks with heated seats, two recalls address the same underlying problem: the seat cushions and seat backs can develop hot spots that burn through the material, posing a burn risk to the occupant and a potential fire risk in the cabin.
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.
