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1997 Dodge Dakota fuel system problems

The 1997 Dodge Dakota has 38 fuel system complaints filed with NHTSA — 6% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

38

Fuel System complaints

6%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Fuel System complaints by year

Related recalls

00V199000Fuel SystemJuly 17, 2000 · 91,610 units

Defect

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS WITH A 131 INCH WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND THE CAB UNDERBODY.

Consequence

THIS CONTACT CAN RESULT IN WEAR, AND AFTER EXTENDED CONTACT, COULD CAUSE A PERFORATION IN THE FUEL LINE, RESULTING IN LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES FOR PROPER CLEARANCE. FUEL LINES THAT EXHIBIT INADEQUATE CLEARANCE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A REDESIGNED FUEL LINE THAT WILL ASSURE PROPER CLEARANCE.

Common questions

How many fuel system complaints does the 1997 Dodge Dakota have?

NHTSA has 38 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota fuel system — 6% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 1997 Dodge Dakota fuel system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the fuel system: 00V199000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.