Dodge Dakota problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 44 owner complaints and 10 recalls on file for the Dodge Dakota (2005–2011).

Complaints
44
Recalls
10
Model years
7
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

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NHTSA complaints per Dodge Dakota model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Dodge Dakota model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2011 Dakota50006Electrical System
2010 Dakota41007Transmission & Drivetrain
2009 Dakota10005Brakes
2008 Dakota21022Wheels & Tires
2007 Dakota70003Airbags
2006 Dakota133143Airbags
2005 Dakota121114Airbags

Most common Dodge Dakota problem areas (all years)

  • Airbags
    15 complaints
  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    8 complaints
  • Brakes
    5 complaints
  • Engine
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    2 complaints
  • Seats & Seat Belts
    2 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Dodge Dakota received by NHTSA each month.

Dodge Dakota recalls

  • Recall 19V018000Jan 15, 20191,413,222 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V021000Jan 9, 2018328,177 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V820000Dec 20, 201716,900 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 16V352000May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V313000May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesDo not driveModel years 2005–2011

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V795000Dec 16, 201454,164 vehiclesModel years 2006–2007

    Risk: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

  • Recall 14V770000Dec 3, 2014250,896 vehiclesModel years 2005

    Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 13V038000Feb 6, 2013278,674 vehiclesModel years 2009–2011

    Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

  • Recall 12V474000Oct 2, 201244,300 vehiclesModel years 2009–2010

    Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

  • Recall 12V420000Aug 28, 201232 vehiclesModel years 2010–2011

    Risk: Overheating of the battery separator can result in smoke and possible fire.

Other Dodge models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology