When I purchased my Dakota the front (defroster) air vent was broken. The dash isn't cracked in anyway but the plastic across the vent is broken. it's mostly just an eyesore. I have tried to find a replacement but cant seem to find the exact part I need.

 

You talking about a top cover or the front bezel part?

This?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2001-2004-2002-2003-Dodge-Dakota-Dashboard-Plastic-Top-Cover-Dark-Gray-OEM-19910-/131144071438?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2004%7CModel%3ADakota&hash=item1e88cbb90e&vxp=mtr#ht_775wt_684
Or this??

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Interior-Speedometer-Radio-Climate-Control-Dash-Bezel-2001-2004-Dodge-Dakota-/171642123702?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Make%3ADodge%7CModel%3ADakota&hash=item27f6aaf5b6&vxp=mtr#ht_1188wt_1009

 

it's this piece in front of the top cover

 

It'sd called a defroster grill, but darned if i can find one for a 2004 anywhere. 2005 and up is easy. You could call this place and see if they can get one/know where to get one...

http://dodgepartsdept.com/dakota-parts/

 

lol figures. I will check them out. Thanks for the help!

 

I've looked and looked and all I get is "discontinued part "
You have a crack exactly in the same spot as mine . Back half of dash. My defroster grill is about 2/3 gone.
I'm thinking about hitting up my dealer and tell them to make Corp replace.
This is happening to 2nd Gen Dakota and Rams.

 

Visit a junkyard/U pull it.

 

Good luck with that.

 

Yes, that crossed my mind too. Then I immediately thought about this part would be roasting in the sun and probably not quite worth the time $ and trouble.
Unless these Upullit places have already pulled dashes and keep them inside a building.
I'll give a call