Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Dodge Dakota, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
1985
1990
1995
2000
2005
2010
Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2000 Dodge Dakota - 766 complaints in its first 8 years (806 to date)
- 2001 Dodge Dakota - 590 complaints in its first 8 years (678 to date)
- 1999 Dodge Dakota - 585 complaints in its first 8 years (641 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2010 Dodge Dakota - 30 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2011 Dodge Dakota - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (44 to date)
- 1990 Dodge Dakota - 54 complaints in its first 8 years (63 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 44 | 39 | 6 |
| 2010 Dodge Dakota | 35 | 30 | 7 |
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 18 | 16 | 5 |
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 91 | 72 | 2 |
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 145 | 98 | 4 |
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 285 | 118 | 5 |
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 470 | 221 | 6 |
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 206 | 168 | 1 |
| 2003 Dodge Dakota | 296 | 244 | 4 |
| 2002 Dodge Dakota | 678 | 581 | 5 |
| 2001 Dodge Dakota | 678 | 590 | 7 |
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 806 | 766 | 5 |
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 641 | 585 | 4 |
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 545 | 500 | 5 |
| 1997 Dodge Dakota | 446 | 406 | 5 |
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 189 | 174 | 1 |
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 208 | 181 | 0 |
| 1994 Dodge Dakota | 166 | 146 | 3 |
| 1993 Dodge Dakota | 134 | 111 | 1 |
| 1992 Dodge Dakota | 216 | 182 | 1 |
| 1991 Dodge Dakota | 128 | 79 | 4 |
| 1990 Dodge Dakota | 63 | 54 | 3 |
| 1989 Dodge Dakota | 63 | 37 | 3 |
| 1988 Dodge Dakota | 55 | 24 | 3 |
| 1987 Dodge Dakota | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1986 Dodge Dakota | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 Dodge Dakota | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V018000DO NOT DRIVE | 2010-2011 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2010 Dodge Ram 3500, Ram 4500/5500, 2010-2011 Dodge Dakota, 2010-2014 Dodge Challenger, 2010-2015 Dodge Challenger, Chrysler 300, and... |
| 18V021000DO NOT DRIVE | 2009-2011 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever... |
| 17V820000 | 2005 | Seats | Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks equipped with heated seats. |
| 16V352000DO NOT DRIVE | 2005-2011 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. |
| 15V313000DO NOT DRIVE | 2005-2011 | Air Bags | Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500,... |
| 14V795000 | 2006-2007 | Electrical System | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July... |
| 14V770000 | 2005 | Air Bags | Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005... |
| 13V038000 | 2009-2011 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011;... |
| 12V474000 | 2009-2010 | Power Train | Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the rear axle pinion nut... |
| 12V420000 | 2010-2011 | Equipment | NBC Truck Equipment, Inc. (NBC) is recalling certain model year 2007-2008 and model year 2010-2011 trucks equipped with Sure Power battery separator devices, due to overheating. |
| 07V555000 | 2001-2002 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 06V341000 | 2007 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE SOFTWARE PROGRAMMED INTO THE POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE CAN CAUSE A... |
| 06V039000 | 2006 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO... |
| 06V038000 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), THE ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT (ECU) MAY CAUSE A LOSS OF FRONT TO REAR BRAKE BALANCE, AND THE REAR... |
| 05V460000 | 2005 | Power Train | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY... |
| 05V002000 | 2005 | Air Bags | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN FASTENERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
| 04V596000 | 2000-2003 | Suspension | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT... |
| 04V216000 | 2002-2004 | Visibility | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN... |
| 03V505000 | 2001-2002 | Equipment | ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN... |
| 03V389000 | 2001-2003 | Electrical System | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFED BY THE ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. |
| 02V322000 | 2003 | Exterior Lighting | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) HAS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT BOARD TRACE THAT COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THE RIGHT HEADLAMP LOW BEAM TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. |
| 01V232000 | 1989-1990 | Steering | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 4X2 PICKUP TRUCK CONVERTIBLES EQUIPPED WITH V6 ENGINES (BUILT FROM NOVEMBER 1988 - JUNE 1990) AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SHELBY PACKAGE (BUILT... |
| 01V233000 | 2001 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FRONT OUTBOARD LOWER SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS MAY NOT BE TIGHTENED CORRECTLY. |
| 01V153000 | 1997-2000 | Air Bags | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. |
| 01V119000 | 1999 | Seat Belts | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 01V077000 | 2001 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. |
| 00V366000 | 2001 | Child Seat | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. |
| 00V199000 | 1997 | Fuel System, Gasoline | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS WITH A 131 INCH WHEELBASE. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FUEL LINE AND THE CAB UNDERBODY. |
| 00V198000 | 1997-2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE. |
| 00V197000 | 2000 | Power Train | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 4.7L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. |