The 2006 Dodge Dakota has 3 recalls, the most serious involving both the driver and passenger frontal airbag inflators, which can rupture during deployment and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
The airbag concern covers both sides of the front seat: either inflator can fail violently in a crash rather than deploying safely. The third recall involves an electrical issue where a static discharge between the driver and the vehicle can cause the turn signals, headlights, or windshield wipers to stop responding, reducing visibility and control without warning.
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.
We may earn a commission for purchases made through these links.
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
Static electricity from the driver can disable turn signals and unintentionally activate or deactivate headlamps or windshield wipers, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
What the fix does
Dealers will update the cab computer software to prevent these electrical malfunctions from occurring during static discharge events.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
