Three problems related to air bag have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
No deployment of air bag during collision resulting in injury to face and body when hitting steering wheel. (attorney for consumer).
No deployment of air bags in accident, injuries resulted.
Air bags: NHTSA recall #97v080, received recall notice in July. Has taken vehicle in 6 times since receiving the notice, and it has not been repaired yet. Each time they give a different reason why they have'nt fixed it.