Dodge Dakota recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 28 recalls and 3,752 owner complaints for the Dodge Dakota (model years 2000–2011). The most reported problem area is suspension (986 complaints), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (698 complaints). The 2010 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 44 | 8 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 7 | 35 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 5 | 18 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 91 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 4 | 145 | 11 | 2 | |
| 2006 | 5 | 285 | 23 | 7 | |
| 2005 | 6 | 470 | 30 | 27 | |
| 2004 | 1 | 206 | 11 | 6 | |
| 2003 | 4 | 296 | 16 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 5 | 678 | 55 | 18 | |
| 2001 | 7 | 678 | 44 | 11 | |
| 2000 | 5 | 806 | 60 | 14 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2000 (806), 2002 (678) and 2001 (678). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (18).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Dodge Dakota model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 986 | 11 of 12 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 698 | 10 of 12 | |
| Air bags | 520 | 12 of 12 | |
| Power train | 485 | 12 of 12 | |
| Steering | 376 | 10 of 12 |
Latest 8 of 28 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19V018000 | Jan 15, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2011 | 1,413,222 |
| 18V021000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2011 | 328,177 |
| 17V820000 | Dec 20, 2017 | Seats: front assembly, seat heater/cooler | 2005 | 16,900 |
| 16V352000 | May 24, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2005–2011 | 4,648,270 |
| 15V313000 | May 26, 2015 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2005–2011 | 4,077,169 |
| 14V795000 | Dec 16, 2014 | Electrical system: ignition, switch | 2006–2007 | 54,164 |
| 14V770000 | Dec 3, 2014 | Air bags | 2005 | 250,896 |
| 13V038000 | Feb 6, 2013 | Power train: driveline, differential unit | 2009–2011 | 278,674 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 267 complaints and a fire in 91 complaints; 178 people injured and 8 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.