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2009 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

15.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,712

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016265 · manufacturer campaign S43

27 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2012 · Aspen 2007–2009 · Challenger 2008–2012 · Charger 2006–2012 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

459,492 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015228 · manufacturer campaign R25

27 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2010 · Aspen 2007–2008 · Charger 2005–2010 · Dakota 2005–2011 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.

374,508 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2013044 · manufacturer campaign N08

6 February 2013

Transport Canada lists: Aspen 2009 · Dakota 2009–2010 · Durango 2009 · Ram 2009–2010 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut could loosen and allow the rear driveshaft to detach from the axle, or fully detach from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer.

63,201 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2012327 · manufacturer campaign M34

27 September 2012

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2009–2010 · Ram 2009–2010 · 1500 2010

What is wrong

On certain vehicles built between July 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009, the rear axle pinion nut may have been incorrectly manufactured and could loosen. If the pinion nut was to separate from the pinion, the rear driveshaft could become detached from the rear axle, or fully detached from the vehicle. Pinion nut separation could also cause the rear axle differential to fail suddenly, causing rear wheel lockup. These issues could result in loss of propulsion, danger to other road users, loss of vehicle control and possible crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a pinion nut retainer.

15,432 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 43% of 95 2009 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
350 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2009 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2009 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2009 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 2009 Dodge Dakota at 15.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 350 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 8 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2009 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,712 in fuel, producing roughly 7,022 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 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.