TSB List for the 2005 Dodge Dakota

Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 2005 Dakota are official communications between Dodge & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

  • STEERING
  • STEERING:COLUMN
  • SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
  • SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
  • ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
  • FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
  • POWER TRAIN
  • POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  • POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
  • POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
  • VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
  • AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
  • STRUCTURE
  • TIRES
  • EQUIPMENT
  • EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
  • EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
  • EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
  • STEERING

    • TSB #1900805

      Date Announced:
      NOV 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017651

      REVISED POWER STEERING SYSTEM BLEEDING PROCEDURES. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #1901204

      Date Announced:
      MAY 03, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10011930

      STEERING COLUMN SNAPPING OR TICKING SOUND. *TT Read More »

    STEERING:COLUMN

    • TSB #1900407

      Date Announced:
      OCT 10, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023394

      STEERING COLUMN INTERMEDIATE SHAFT - POP, CLICK, OR CLUNK-LIKE SOUND WHEN TURNING. *NJ Read More »

    SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE

    SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

    • TSB #0500405

      Date Announced:
      MAY 10, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016024

      REAR BRAKE VIBRATION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8 1/4 REAR AXLES. *TT UPDATED. *NM Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

    • TSB #9004350

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190584

      GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Read More »

    • TSB #9004350

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220837

      GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Read More »

    • TSB #68332810

      Date Announced:
      SEP 07, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10223854

      Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies to Cummins 5.9L and 6.7L engines only. Installation: 1. Read More »

    • TSB #R2118796A

      Date Announced:
      FEB 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10191460

      Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling. Read More »

    • TSB #RL108213A$

      Date Announced:
      JAN 26, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10121927

      NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA). Read More »

    • TSB #9003215

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10223602

      Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. Read More »

    • TSB #9003215

      Date Announced:
      FEB 12, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10229181

      Part Description: 5.7L Long Block Issue Description: This 5.7L Long Block Assembly is compatible with both EGR and Non-EGR applications. Read More »

    • TSB #9002887

      Date Announced:
      FEB 11, 2015
      NHTSA ID:
      #10223599

      Part Description: Valve Body Assembly Issue Description: Valve body design was changed between 2010MY and 2011MY applications. To prevent mix matching valve bodies and solenoid packs the connectors are color coded. Read More »

    • TSB #05002

      Date Announced:
      APR 28, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10015075

      NEW WATER PUMP FOR 3.7L ENGINE - NO LONGER COMMON WITH 4.7L. ADVANCED SERVICE INFORMATION #05-002. *TT Read More »

    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)

    • TSB #2500108

      Date Announced:
      JAN 08, 2008
      NHTSA ID:
      #10024083

      POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) SYSTEM FREEZES IN EXTREME COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES -- INVOLVES INSTALLING REVISED PCV SYSTEM COMPONENTS. *NJ Read More »

    FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

    • TSB #1400106

      Date Announced:
      JAN 21, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019243

      LOOSE FUEL CAP MESSAGE OR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATION FOR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457 - EVAP SYSTEM - LOOSE FUEL CAP. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN

    • TSB #9004009

      Date Announced:
      APR 07, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10221097

      Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time ... Read More »

    • TSB #9004009

      Date Announced:
      MAR 31, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220840

      Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number 06511385A$) are one-time ... Read More »

    • TSB #9004350

      Date Announced:
      MAR 10, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220837

      GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Read More »

    • TSB #S2121000003

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10190615

      Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines. Read More »

    • TSB #S2121000003

      Date Announced:
      MAR 04, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220868

      Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines. Read More »

    • TSB #9001784

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220471

      Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio. Read More »

    • TSB #9002872

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136527

      56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch Read More »

    • TSB #2101705

      Date Announced:
      FEB 14, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019525

      FLASH: 42RLE - IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DTC'S P1713 / P1776. *TT Read More »

    • TSB #2101605

      Date Announced:
      SEP 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10017001

      RFE TRANSMISSION - DELAYED ENGAGEMENT AFTER AN EXTENDED OFF PERIOD. *SC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #0507

      Date Announced:
      MAR 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013771

      2005 DODGE RAM (DR) AND DAKOTA (ND) G238 MANUAL TRANSMISSION FAST FEEDBACK PROGRAM. *SC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

    • TSB #2100507

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021426

      IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DTC'S P1713 / P1776. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #2100206

      Date Announced:
      DEC 09, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020935

      FLASH 42RLE - IMPROVED HILL CLIMB CAPABILITY IN REVERSE OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1713/P1776. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #0803006

      Date Announced:
      AUG 25, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10021239

      POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *KB Read More »

    • TSB #2100903

      Date Announced:
      OCT 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10003524

      AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION DIAGNOSTIC TEARDOWN PROCEDURE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING THE 2004 RAM TRUCK, DURANGO, SEBRING CONVERTIBLE, CHEROKEE, VISION, NEON, AND VOYAGER. *TT *SC Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

    • TSB #1800706

      Date Announced:
      MAR 16, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10019740

      GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. *AK Read More »

    • TSB #0801505

      Date Announced:
      MAR 02, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013731

      POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE INITIALIZATION. *SC Read More »

    • TSB #D46

      Date Announced:
      JAN 01, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012244

      THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WAS INADVERTENTLY PROGRAMMED WITH INCORRECT SOFTWARE. THIS CAN CAUSE THE ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) FUEL SYSTEM MONITOR TO MALFUNCTION. EMISSIONS RECALL D46. Read More »

    • TSB #1800904

      Date Announced:
      SEP 13, 2004
      NHTSA ID:
      #10010485

      GENERIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) PROCEDURE. THIS BULLETIN SUPERSEDES BULLETIN 18-009-04 DATED 03/02/2004. *TT Read More »

    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

    • TSB #05014

      Date Announced:
      JUL 13, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10016079

      LEFT REAR AXLE BEARING MAY NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS. THIS COULD RESULT IN A GROWLING SOUND COMING FROM THE REAR AXLE. THIS SERVICE ACTION WILL INVOLVE ROAD TESTING THE VEHICLES AND REPLACING THE AXLE BEARING WHEN NECESSARY. Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

    • TSB #08-049-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175735

      Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »

    • TSB #05183348A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228093

      KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #08-069-14

      Date Announced:
      AUG 21, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139704

      UConnect Hands Free Module Fails To Respond Due To Module Lock Up This bulletin involves replacing the Hands Free Module (HFM) if required. Read More »

    • TSB #2100905

      Date Announced:
      MAR 22, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10013708

      MIL (MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP) ILLUMINATION FOR DTC'S (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES) P0750, P0755, P0760, P0765, P0846, P0871 OR P0841. 2004-2005 JEEP CHEROKEE AND 2005 CHRYSLER 300/MAGNUM *SC Read More »

    • TSB #0801405

      Date Announced:
      FEB 17, 2005
      NHTSA ID:
      #10012809

      MOPAR ACCESSORY REMOTE STARTER INOPERATIVE DUE TO HOOD SWITCH. *TT Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

    • TSB #9002872

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129011

      56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch Read More »

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

    • TSB #9004275

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10221686

      KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »

    • TSB #9004275

      Date Announced:
      JUL 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10229256

      KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. Read More »

    • TSB #9003502

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10217514

      Key Blank With Transmitter The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

    AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW

    • TSB #K03

      Date Announced:
      DEC 24, 2010
      NHTSA ID:
      #10036673

      CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CAMPAIGN: SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON TO SEE OWNER NOTIFICATION LETTER. Read More »

    STRUCTURE

    • TSB #23-015-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175743

      Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 Read More »

    • TSB #31-006-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169245

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #31-005-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169249

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100619

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220097

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #3100519

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220101

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100319

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220099

      Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »

    • TSB #9002828

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139595

      Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    • TSB #9002828

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220994

      Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    TIRES

    • TSB #06006

      Date Announced:
      NOV 16, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020759

      SHAKES WHILE DRIVING ON SMOOTH ROADS AND/OR PULSATES WHILE BRAKING. *KB Read More »

    EQUIPMENT

    • TSB #9001784

      Date Announced:
      FEB 22, 2021
      NHTSA ID:
      #10191442

      Mechanical rocker arm, intake, 1.7 ratio. Read More »

    • TSB #23-015-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 30, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175743

      Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 Read More »

    • TSB #08-049-20

      Date Announced:
      APR 22, 2020
      NHTSA ID:
      #10175735

      Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging systems, and also warranty reimbursement when battery replacements are ... Read More »

    • TSB #31-003-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169247

      Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts. Read More »

    • TSB #31-005-19

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10169249

      Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts. Read More »

    • TSB #3100619

      Date Announced:
      NOV 20, 2019
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220097

      Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage. Read More »

    • TSB #05183348A$

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108545

      "KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #05183348A$

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10181451

      KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #05183348A

      Date Announced:
      MAY 11, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10228093

      KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #9002828

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139595

      Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    • TSB #9002828

      Date Announced:
      SEP 03, 2014
      NHTSA ID:
      #10220994

      Part Description: Insulator in Lever Assembly - Valve Body - Trans Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and an instruction sheet are now available as a kit. Read More »

    • TSB #9002872

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136527

      56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch Read More »

    • TSB #1800106

      Date Announced:
      JUL 12, 2006
      NHTSA ID:
      #10020282

      STARSCAN@/STARMOBILE ABORT RECOVERY PROCEDURES. *TT Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

    • TSB #9003502

      Date Announced:
      MAR 08, 2017
      NHTSA ID:
      #10139982

      Key Blank With Transmitter The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

    • TSB #46

      Date Announced:
      DEC 01, 2007
      NHTSA ID:
      #10023662

      EMISSIONS RECALL G46--VECI LABEL - AN INCORRECT VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL WAS INSTALLED ON ABOUT 3600 VEHICLES. THE ORIGINALLY INSTALLED VECI LABEL DOES NOT DISPLAY THE CORRECT SPARK PLUG INFORMATION. Read More »

    EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

    • TSB #9002519

      Date Announced:
      MAR 20, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10129008

      82212076, 82203694 - Fabric Cleaner This "fabric cleaner" is not intended for sale in California, the otc states (Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington ... Read More »

    EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

    • TSB #05183348A$

      Date Announced:
      AUG 03, 2016
      NHTSA ID:
      #10108545

      "KEY BLANK WITH TRANSMITTER The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Read More »

    • TSB #9002872

      Date Announced:
      MAR 27, 2013
      NHTSA ID:
      #10136527

      56045489A$ - Neutral Safety Switch - Trans Assy 06036369AA Screw and Washer is now available as a service part , 2 required to attach Neutral Start Switch Read More »

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