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1997 Dodge Dakota

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

16.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,105

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2000171 · manufacturer campaign 892

28 August 2000

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1997

What is wrong

On certain vehicles with 131" wheel base, inadequate clearance between the fuel line and the cab underbody could eventually wear a hole in the fuel line resulting in loss of fuel. Leaking fuel, in the presence of an ignition source, could ignite and result in a vehicle fire.

What the dealer will do

Vehicles will be inspected for proper fuel line clearance. Fuel lines with inadequate clearance will be replaced with a redesigned fuel line.

7,453 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2000170 · manufacturer campaign 891

28 August 2000

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1997–2000

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle vent hose could contact the rear brake hose which eventually could wear a hole in the brake hose. Perforation of the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.

What the dealer will do

Rear brake hoses will be inspected for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear axle vent hose will be shortened by 8 cm and a clip will be installed to assure the clearance between the axle vent line and the brake hose is maintained.

31,339 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Emissions

Transport Canada recall 1997115 · manufacturer campaign 703

9 June 1997

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1997

What is wrong

NOTE: VEHICLES WITH 3.9 LITRE ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THESE VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH C.M.V.S.S. 1101 - EMISSION DEVICE. VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT UNDERHOOD EMISSION INFORMATION (VECI) LABEL. THE LABELS INCORRECTLY IDENTIFY THE VEHICLE AS CERTIFIED TO CALIFORNIA STANDARDS.

What the dealer will do

OWNERS WILL BE SUPPLIED WITH CORRECT LABELS AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.

92 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 1997102 · manufacturer campaign 731

21 May 1997

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1997 · Neon 1997 · Viper 1997 · Grand Cherokee 1997 · and 2 more

What is wrong

THE CIRCUIT DESIGN IN THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE MAY ALLOW THE POTENTIAL FOR INADVERTENT AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT UPON VEHICLE IGNITION SHUT DOWN.

What the dealer will do

THE AIR BAG ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODULE THAT INCORPORATES THE LATEST PRODUCTION REDESIGNED CIRCUIT TO PREVENT THIS CONDITION.

8,527 vehicles affected in CanadaMinivanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 29% of 101 1997 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
375 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 1997 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 1997 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 1997 Dodge Dakota at 16.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 375 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 9 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 1997 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,105 in fuel, producing roughly 6,118 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.