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1997 Dodge Dakota

Technical Service Bulletins

There are also 9 Dodge recalls » 5 defect investigations » 97 TSBs » for the Dodge Dakota.

Please note: The TSB information displayed below are summaries. Unfortunately we do not have access to the full versions. To get full information about a particular TSB, write down the TSB number & contact your local dealer.

ALSO: The TSB numbers are the NHTSA numbers, which are different from the TSB numbers the manufacturers use. The manufacturers don't give out their TSB numbers to us, so if you ask your dealer for more information about a TSB, have them look it up by the issue date or the TSB title.

STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

• TSB #191297 -- CONCERNS WITH CLUNK/RATTLE FELT IN STEERING COLUMN/WHEEL. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088969, NOVEMBER 21 1997)

SUSPENSION

• TSB #020699A -- THIS BULLETIN MENTIONS THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089735, DECEMBER 17 1999)
• TSB #021599 -- EXPERIENCING A SQUEAK NOISE COMING FROM REAR LEAF SPRING. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089809, NOVEMBER 05 1999)
• TSB #020599 -- EXPERIENCING SQUEAKING OR CREAKING FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT (NHTSA ID #606526, JUNE 11 1999)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER ARM

• TSB #0200600 -- SUBJECT REGARDING UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHING SERVICE. *TT (NHTSA ID #618857, OCTOBER 27 2000)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

• TSB #020498 -- LOWER BALL JOINT SERVICE INFORMATION. *AK (NHTSA ID #601680, MAY 29 1998)

SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

• TSB #020699 -- SUBJECT ON THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING GREASE IS EVIDENT ON THE BEARING SEAL AREA. *TT (NHTSA ID #606527, JUNE 11 1999)
• TSB #020699 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS MAY INCORRECTLY BE DIAGNOSED AS FAULTY DUE TO THE EVIDENCE OF WHEEL BEARING GREASE ON THE BEARING SEAL AREAS. *TT (NHTSA ID #608109, JUNE 11 1999)

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY

• TSB #020500 -- SOME CUSTOMERS MAY COMMENT ABOUT A SQUEAKING / CLICKING NOISE FROM REAR LEAF SPRINGS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610617, MAY 17 2000)

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #050399 -- INFORMATION REGARDING FRONT BRAKE CALIPER MOUNTING TO STEERING KNUCKLE THREAD REPAIR. *TT (NHTSA ID #604710, APRIL 23 1999)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

• TSB #070397 -- CONCERNS WITH ENGINE COOLANT USAGE. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088786, MAY 09 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #22 -- REPROGRAM PCM AND INSPECT CATALYTIC CONVERTER. *KB (NHTSA ID #10020666, AUGUST 01 2006)
• TSB #090500 -- EXPERIENCING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #610005, FEBRUARY 25 2000)
• TSB #180100 -- SUBJECT REGARDING MISDIAGNOSED LEAK DETECTION PUMP SYSTEMS WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1494, P0442 P0455, OR P0456. *TT (NHTSA ID #609988, FEBRUARY 04 2000)
• TSB #181098 -- CONDITION WITH GASOLINE ENGINES WILL NOT ILLUMINATE THE MIL PROPERLY WHEN MISFIRE IS DETECTED. *YC (NHTSA ID #600429, FEBRUARY 27 1998)
• TSB #090797 -- TIMING CHAIN NOISE. *TW (NHTSA ID #52529, JUNE 27 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #082400 -- ON SOME VEHICLES THE ENGINE CRANKS BUT DOES NOT START OR STARTS AND STALLS. *TT (NHTSA ID #614651, SEPTEMBER 08 2000)
• TSB #090699 -- SUBJECT REGARDING SPARK KNOCK AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION DUE TO INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET OIL LEAK. *TT (NHTSA ID #607913, SEPTEMBER 10 1999)
• TSB #182498 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LIGHT SPARK KNOCK WITH A WARM ENGINE UNDER LOAD. *YC (NHTSA ID #602322, JULY 31 1998)
• TSB #082197 -- WHEN VEHICLES IN THE START POSITION, ENGINE WILL NOT CRANK OVER. *YC (NHTSA ID #52970, MAY 23 1997)
• TSB #181397 -- EXHIBITING AN IDLE FLUCTUATION FOLLOWING A COLD ENGINE START. *YC (NHTSA ID #54381, MARCH 14 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

• TSB #070397 -- VARIOUS CAR OWNER'S HAVE EXPRESSED INTEREST IN USING ENGINE COOLANTS MADE WITH PROPYLENE GLYCOL INSTEAD OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. *YC (NHTSA ID #52963, MAY 09 1997)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

• TSB #070598 -- EXPERIENCING ENGINE COOLING FAN NOISES. *YC (NHTSA ID #602431, SEPTEMBER 04 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

• TSB #1100605 -- ILLUMINATED MIL AS THE RESULT OF A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0420 - CATALYST EFFICIENCY, OR MAY HAVE FAILED A CALIFORNIA SMOG OR STATE I/M TEST BUT WITHOUT AN ILLUMINATED MIL, OR A RATTLING SOUND FROM THE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. CAT (NHTSA ID #10018993, DECEMBER 21 2005)
• TSB #250298 -- SUBJECT REGARDING I/M ( INSPECTION MAINTENANCE ) TESTING - OBD II "CARB" READINESS MONITOR INFORMATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #602881, OCTOBER 23 1998)

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE

• TSB #110798 -- OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE/BREAK. *AK (NHTSA ID #603108, DECEMBER 11 1998)
• TSB #110798 -- THE OUTER EXHAUST MANIFOLD STUDS MAY FATIGUE AND BREAK. *YC (NHTSA ID #602327, JULY 31 1998)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

• TSB #140897 -- INFORMATION ON POOR DRIVABILITY WITH HIGH DI (DRIVABILITY INDEX) FUEL. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088884, NOVEMBER 21 1997)

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

• TSB #140398 -- SUBJECT ON FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE ADAPTER USAGE. *YC (NHTSA ID #601669, MAY 01 1998)

POWER TRAIN

• TSB #970502081897 -- CONDITIONS OF CLICKING OR TAPPING NOISE WHEN THE SPREED CONTROL IS ENGAGED. *YC (NHTSA ID #52964, MAY 05 1997)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

• TSB #2100202 -- SUBJECT REGARDING REVISION IN DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES AND LABOR OPERATION TIMES FOR RE TRANSMISSIONS. *TT (NHTSA ID #635721, JULY 08 2002)
• TSB #2100601 -- AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE ATF+4. *TT *MJ (NHTSA ID #621898, MARCH 16 2001)
• TSB #210899 -- VEHICLES EXHIBITING BUZZ, WHINING, OR MOANING LIKE NOISE FROM COLD TRANSMISSION WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS SELECTED. *TT (NHTSA ID #604975, APRIL 30 1999)

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

• TSB #181299 -- THIS BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE OPERATION AND APPLICATION OF THE LEAK DETECTION PUMP (LDP) MONITOR TEST. *TT (NHTSA ID #607298, JUNE 18 1999)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

• TSB #030499 -- CONDITIONS WITH DIFFERENTIAL GEAR LUBRICANT WEEPING FROM THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL VENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #606080, JUNE 04 1999)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT

• TSB #030498 -- CONDITION WITH TWO-PIECE PROPSHAFT BOOT BEING TORN. *YC (NHTSA ID #602320, JULY 31 1998)

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

• TSB #030199A -- CONDITIONS WITH TWO-PIECE PROPELLER SHAFT BOOT TORN. *TT (NHTSA ID #607690, AUGUST 13 1999)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #0801001 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG / CLOCK SPRING SERVICE FOR VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2002 MODEL YEAR JEEP LIBERTY. *TT (NHTSA ID #620059, MAY 25 2001)
• TSB #0800600REV -- SUBJECT REGARDING WIRE SPLICE REPAIRS. *SB (NHTSA ID #618049, DECEMBER 29 2000)
• TSB #080699A -- CUSTOMERS MAY COMPLAIN OF RADIO INTERFERENCE TO / FROM TWO WAY RADIO RECEIVERS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089713, DECEMBER 17 1999)
• TSB #083997 -- VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088845, NOVEMBER 28 1997)
• TSB #082797A -- VEHICLE MAY EXPEREIENCE INOPERATIVE CD PLAYER SALES CODE RAZ RADIO. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088814, SEPTEMBER 26 1997)
• TSB #0832097 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NHTSA AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088834, SEPTEMBER 19 1997)
• TSB #082697 -- CONCERNS WITH AIRBAG WARNING LAMP STAYS DIMLY ILLUMINATED. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088812, JULY 23 1997)
• TSB #081897A -- INFORMATION REGARDING CLICKING/TAPPING NOISE COMING FOM UNDER INSTRUMENT PANEL. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088798, JULY 03 1997)
• TSB #181297 -- CONCERNS WITH ERRONEOUS MIL ILLUMINATION. DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENT. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088886, MARCH 14 1997)
• TSB #080797 -- CONCERNS WITH REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) HORN CHIP FEATURE DISABLED. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088794, FEBRUARY 21 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY

• TSB #083997 -- CONDITION WITH KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) TRANSMITTER BATTERIES DISCHARGE PREMATURELY. *YC (NHTSA ID #54162, NOVEMBER 28 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

• TSB #080600 -- THIS BULLETIN PROVIDES A REVISED WIRE SPLICE PROCEDURE AND RELATED PARTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #609995, FEBRUARY 25 2000)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH

• TSB #081897 -- CLICKING AND TAPPING NOISE COMING FROM UNDER THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. *YC (NHTSA ID #52979, JULY 03 1997)
• TSB #080397 -- INOPERATIVE GUAGES. *TW (NHTSA ID #51970, FEBRUARY 14 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

• TSB #184898 -- SUBJECT REGARDING IGNITION SYSTEM CROSS FIRE/ SECONDARY IGNITION WIRE INDUCTION. *AK (NHTSA ID #603144, DECEMBER 30 1998)
• TSB #082197 -- INFORMATION REGARDING NO START - ENGIN FAILED TO CRANK. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6088803, MAY 23 1997)

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

• TSB #181397A -- COLD ENGINE IDLE FLUCTUATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #52528, JUNE 13 1997)
• TSB #080197 -- JTEC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTOR REPAIR PACKAGES. *JD (NHTSA ID #51278, FEBRUARY 03 1997)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

• TSB #085298 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE FOG LAMP SERVICE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603104, DECEMBER 04 1998)

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS

• TSB #085298 -- INFORMATION REGARDING THE FOG LAMP SERVICE. *YC (NHTSA ID #603104, DECEMBER 04 1998)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

• TSB #235299 -- SUBJECT REGARDING A SQUEAK HEARD COMING FROM THE WINDOW AREA AS THE WINDOW IS ROLLED DOWN. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089773, NOVEMBER 12 1999)

VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

• TSB #233400 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #614665, SEPTEMBER 22 2000)

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

• TSB #2303400A -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #616727, DECEMBER 15 2000)

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

• TSB #2301502 -- SUBJECT REGARDING THE OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #633497, APRIL 01 2002)
• TSB #2301502 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634077, APRIL 01 2002)
• TSB #2302701 -- SUBJECT REGARDING OUTSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR GLASS REPLACEMENT. *TT (NHTSA ID #625650, SEPTEMBER 21 2001)

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

• TSB #082998 -- GRINDING/CREAKING NOISE HEARD WHEN FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPERS ARE ACTIVATED. *AK (NHTSA ID #601565, JUNE 12 1998)
• TSB #080597 -- SQUEAK DURING WINDSHIELD WIPER OPERATION. *TW (NHTSA ID #51968, FEBRUARY 14 1997)

VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM

• TSB #242099A -- A CONDITION MAY OCCUR WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAN THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089733, DECEMBER 17 1999)
• TSB #242099 -- SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES THAT EXPERIENCE WHILE IN BI-LEVEL MODE, AIR FLOW FROM PANEL VENTS IS LESS THAT THAT OF THE FLOOR VENTS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612181, OCTOBER 08 1999)
• TSB #241297 -- INFORMATIO ON CLIMATE CONTROL. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089128, AUGUST 01 1997)
• TSB #240497 -- LOW HEATER PERFORMANCE DUE TO IMPROPERLY DIRECTED HEATER AIR FLOW. *TW (NHTSA ID #51925, APRIL 04 1997)

AIR BAGS

• TSB #082700 -- SUBJECT REGARDING NON-DEPLOYED AIRBAG HANDLING PROCEDURES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6092304, SEPTEMBER 29 2000)
• TSB #970919083297 -- AUTHORIZED AIRBAG DEACTIVATION FOR MEDICAL NECESSITY. *YC (NHTSA ID #54423, SEPTEMBER 19 1997)

AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY

• TSB #083799 -- DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION IS NOW OFFERINB AIRBAG ON / OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #6089800, NOVEMBER 12 1999)
• TSB #081798 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON - OFF SWITCHES. *YC (NHTSA ID #603153, DECEMBER 30 1998)
• TSB #08!798 -- DISCUSSION ON AIRBAG ON- OFF SWITCHES FOR SELECTED VEHICLES *AK (NHTSA ID #602318, JULY 31 1998)
• TSB #081798 -- SUBJECT REGARDING AIRBAG ON-OFF SWITCHES. *AK (NHTSA ID #600806, APRIL 17 1998)

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

• TSB #230397 -- DIFFICULT TO CLEAN LIGHT COLORED "CHALKY" RESIDUE FROM PLASTIC BODY COMPONENTS THAT ARE MOLDED IN BLACK. *TW (NHTSA ID #51942, FEBRUARY 14 1997)

STRUCTURE:BODY

• TSB #233599REVA -- SUBJECT ON THE CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *MJS (NHTSA ID #612160, OCTOBER 01 1999)
• TSB #235098 -- CONDITIONS WITH REAR BOX TIE DOWN BRACKET ATTACHMENT BOLTS ARE RUSTED. *YC (NHTSA ID #602880, OCTOBER 23 1998)
• TSB #183298 -- SUBJECT ON FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *YC (NHTSA ID #603635, SEPTEMBER 25 1998)
• TSB #232498 -- CENTER ARM REST/CONSOLE UPPER INERTITIA LATCH COVER ON DRIVER'S SIDE HINGE IS BROKEN. *AK (NHTSA ID #601576, JUNE 19 1998)
• TSB #236597 -- A LOUD POPPING NOISE IS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE CAB AS THE VEHICLE IS TURNED ONTO A STEEP INCLINE SUCH AS A DRIVEWAY APPROACH. *YC (NHTSA ID #600607, DECEMBER 31 1997)
• TSB #234597 -- THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES MUD AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ON LOWER SILL AREA. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089081, AUGUST 29 1997)
• TSB #233197 -- CONCERNS WITH CENTER ARMREST/CONSOLE UPPER INERTIA LATCH COVER BROKEN. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089069, MAY 16 1997)
• TSB #230697 -- HINGE BEZEL ON FRONT SEAT CENTER CONSOLE/ARMREST BROKEN. *TW (NHTSA ID #52075, FEBRUARY 28 1997)

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

• TSB #181998 -- SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BUCKING DURING WIDE OPEN THROTTLE (WOT) ACCELERATION. *YC (NHTSA ID #600763, APRIL 10 1998)

TIRES

• TSB #220197 -- INFORMATION ON TIRE AND WHEEL RUNOUT. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089038, JUNE 13 1997)

SEATS

• TSB #230800 -- SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #610635, MARCH 03 2000)
• TSB #233599 -- INFORMATION ON CHILD SEAT TETHER ANCHORS. *TT (NHTSA ID #607963, SEPTEMBER 03 1999)

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #1801201 -- SUBJECT REGARDING GENERIC SCAN TOOL (GST), PUBLICATION NO. 81-170-00008 PROVIDED WITH THIS TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO PROVIDE REFERENCE INFORMATION WHEN USING GENERIC SCAN TOOL ON OBDII VEHICLES. *TT (NHTSA ID #620066, MAY 25 2001)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

• TSB #081698 -- INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT. *AK (NHTSA ID #600862, APRIL 17 1998)
• TSB #970926082797 -- THE CD PLAYER MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE, AND WILL NOT ACCEPT THE CD WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INSERT THE DISK INTO THE RADIO. *YC (NHTSA ID #54432, SEPTEMBER 26 1997)

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER

• TSB #2401305 -- AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COOLING COIL ODOR. *TT (NHTSA ID #10016603, AUGUST 04 2005)
• TSB #241397 -- INFORMATION ON A/C REFRIGERANT LEAKS. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089130, OCTOBER 03 1997)
• TSB #241197 -- CONCERNS WITH A/C EVAPORATOR ODOR. *NLM (NHTSA ID #6089311, JULY 11 1997)

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

• TSB #080997 -- AIR BAG WARNING LABELS. *TW (NHTSA ID #51975, FEBRUARY 28 1997)

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #1802002 -- FLASH PROGRAMMING FAILURE RECOVERY. *SLC (NHTSA ID #634272, JUNE 24 2002)
• TSB #080797 -- REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) HORN CHIRP FEATURE DISABLED. *TW (NHTSA ID #51973, FEBRUARY 21 1997)