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Service bulletins for the 2011 Dodge Dakota

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

68 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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S22090000042022-12-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. If a Mopar oil filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils.
90028872022-10-17. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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.~ Valve bodies with a white connector can be used on 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Valve bodies with a gray connector can only be used on 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.~ Solenoid packs with a white connector are used with 2010, 2009, 2008..., model years. Solenoid packs with a gray connector are used with 2011, 2012, 2013..., model years.
90043502022-09-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; POWER TRAIN. 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. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.
90043502021-04-26. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. 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. Please reference Star Online publication S2121000003 for further details. Do not have the transfer case in in another position other than AWD/2WD and rotate the motor to align the bolt holes as this could result in damage to the gear motor.
S1121000006 Rev.2020-09-28. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
09-001-132018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
90036942018-06-11. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Oil Pump Assembly If error code P06DD present on any Pentastar V6 application, please inspect oil pump for relief valve failure. See photo attached. If valve is found out of place please call Bob Jackson (248) 944-0466 bob.jackson@fcagroup.com, or Joe Lovell (734) 309-6467 joe.lovell@fcagroup.com before proceeding. If unable to reach after 15 minutes record the following information and proceed with oil pump replacement and hold part for return to FCA via Fastrack system
N08020720132018-06-04. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ENGINE; POWER TRAIN. Advanced Field Action Communication ? N0802072013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2009 through 2012 model year: (DS) Ram Truck (ND) Dodge Dakota (HB) Dodge Durango (HG) Chrysler Aspen NOTE: All of the above involved vehicles are equipped with a Chrysler 9.25? rear axle (sales code DRB) or C235 rear axle (sales code DRN). The above vehicles may have been built with a rear axle pinion nut that can loosen, which could result in the rear axle locking up. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash with little warning. Chrysler will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to install a rear axle pinion nut retainer. Dealers will be notified of the launch of this safety recall by way of established methods used in the past.
09-001-132018-06-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
09-001-132018-02-21. Service bulletin. ENGINE. Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure is to be used prior to conducting any engine related repairs or removal of engine components.
RL108213A$2017-11-03. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. NAG1 (5A580) Valve Body As per Warranty Bulletin D-13-22, please use R2108213A$ valve body for all Warranty (W), Mopar (M) and Mopar Vehicle Protection (F) claims.~ Assembly also includes Filter (52108325AA) and Gasket (52108332AA).~
18-066-162016-09-14. Service bulletin. ENGINE; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE. "FLASH: POWERTRAIN DIAGNOSTIC AND SYSTEM ENHANCEMENTS THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES REPROGRAMMING THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM) WITH UPDATED SOFTWARE. ILLUMINATION. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION THE TECHNICIAN MAY FIND THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS): MIL ILLUMINATION · P2096 - DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 1 LEAN (5.7L ENGINES). · P2097 - DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 1 RICH (5.7L ENGINES). · P2098 - DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 2 LEAN (5.7L ENGINES). · P2099 - DOWNSTREAM FUEL TRIM SYSTEM 2 RICH (5.7L ENGINES). DRIVABILITY IMPROVEMENTS: · **MIL LAMP WITHOUT DTC ACTIVE - PERMANENT FAULT CODE ISSUE (FIX PERMANENT FAULT CODE RETENTION). · ASD RELAY (TO IMPROVE FUEL PUMP RELAY INITIALIZATION AT KEY ON).** · FUEL PUMP RELAY OPERATION AT KEY ON. · ENGINE SEEMS TO LACK POWER AT HIGH ENGINE RPMS (5.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES). · SHUDDER OR SHAKE CONDITION ON WIDE OPEN THROTTLE STAB DURING DOWNSHIFT EVENT (5.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES). · EVAP DIAGNOSTIC ENHANCEMENTS. THIS DIAGNOSTIC ROUTINE WILL BE DISABLED WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN DECEL FUEL SHUT OFF MODE.(3.7L/4.7L ENGINES ONLY). · AUDIBLE KNOCK SOUND ON WOT LAUNCHES (DJ/DD 5.7L ENGINES ONLY). TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS: · HIGH ENGINE RPMS NEEDED BEFORE VEHICLE WILL UPSHIFT FROM 3RD TO 4TH. (5.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES). · HARSH 1ST TO 2ND GEAR UPSHIFT (5.7L AND 4.7L ENGINES). · UNEXPECTED OR BUSY DOWNSHIFT WHILE COASTING BETWEEN 72-77 KMH (45-48 MPH) (DS 5.7L ENGINES ONLY)."

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