NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Dakota

Data refreshed October 25, 2026

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Complaints

6,984

Active records

Recalls

54

Active records

TSBs

427

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

20

Injuries

402

Crashes

574

Fires

158

Top reported issues — Dodge Dakota

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Condition issue

2,895

Operating state

1,800

Noise

977

Braking behavior

655

Safety restraint issue

630

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

591

Vibration/harshness

525

Reporting mechanism

415

Engine behavior

394

Safety restraint behavior

370

Steering behavior

352

Fluid issue

345

Thermal issue

330

Driver assistance issue

254

Ride/handling behavior

224

Lighting behavior

213

Performance issue

193

Access/entry issue

141

Electrical issue

125

Wiper/washer behavior

84

HVAC behavior

71

Starting behavior

58

Recent change

56

Smell

45

Powering on/off behavior

43

Infotainment behavior

23

Communication/network issue

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2007 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Sep 30, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with alternator and ECM failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle had previously experienced electrical issues and the battery was replaced; however, the failure was caused by the alternator, not the battery. The contact stated that the battery warning light…

2003 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Aug 31, 2026


The lower ball joint just snapped the whole right front end assembly hub

2006 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Aug 31, 2026


1 injured
Crash

Had front collision and airbag didnt deploy,dont know speed,but fast enough to collapse whole front to shift and tear the frame... airbag recall replacement done in February

2006 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Jul 13, 2026


The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear spring holder had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,500.

2007 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed May 4, 2026


The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that a dealer technician came to the contact’s residence and performed an air bag recall repair. Following the repair, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and that a burning odor was coming from the area near the air bag. The battery warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure…

2010 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Mar 23, 2026


Vehicle Has Experienced all Dash waring lights & noises going on and off while driving Threw multiple codes saying the PCM was not connecting with the ODB2 reader , Vehicle would not crank or start 2 times did a Hard reset and it started, the end result is all Dash Lights luminated when Key is on , No crank & No communication with the PCM, No Code visible any more I replaced the PCM same issue Now the TIPM which I believe Blew my PCM also at 141,000 miles! Very Dangerous!! A well maintained…

2005 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Mar 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle had been shipped to them. While the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the frame was severely corroded. The contact also noted that the frames of all the vehicle doors were corroded as well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not formally diagnosed; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the frame was severely corroded, the vehicle was structurally…

2010 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Mar 19, 2026


The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V021000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted for the recall repairs and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed that it would take a while for the parts to be obtained. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The…

2000 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Mar 13, 2026


The contact owns a 1998 N/A Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while at the DMV to renew the tags, the contact was unable to register the vehicle because the vehicle was under recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made…

2006 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Feb 18, 2026


1 injured

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Updated October 25, 2026. Refreshed nightly.