The 2006 Dodge Dakota has 3 recalls, the most serious being Takata airbag inflators on both the driver and passenger sides that can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
Both frontal airbag inflators are affected by this defect, meaning either the driver or the front passenger faces the same risk if an airbag deploys. The rupture hazard is well-documented across a wide range of Chrysler and Dodge vehicles from this era, and the Dakota is included in that population. On the electrical side, a static discharge between the driver and the vehicle can knock out the turn signals and interfere with headlight or wiper controls. Losing those functions without warning reduces visibility and the ability to signal other drivers, raising the risk of a crash, particularly in rain or low-light conditions.
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.
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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.
