NHTSA Data Explorer

Dodge Dakota

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

6,574

Active records

Recalls

54

Active records

TSBs

453

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

19

Injuries

362

Crashes

546

Fires

145

Top reported issues — Dodge Dakota

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Condition issue

2,756

Operating state

1,757

Noise

936

Braking behavior

629

Safety restraint issue

629

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

588

Vibration/harshness

512

Reporting mechanism

394

Safety restraint behavior

366

Engine behavior

358

Steering behavior

332

Thermal issue

326

Fluid issue

321

Driver assistance issue

246

Lighting behavior

211

Ride/handling behavior

209

Performance issue

180

Access/entry issue

133

Electrical issue

120

Wiper/washer behavior

82

HVAC behavior

71

Recent change

53

Starting behavior

52

Smell

42

Powering on/off behavior

36

Infotainment behavior

21

Communication/network issue

5

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

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

See attached document for complaint.

2005 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Feb 11, 2026


Seat belt light turn on and off since I own the truck.

2002 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Oct 23, 2025


WHY are brake lines on vehicles not required to be made so as not to rust? Brake lines failed on my vehicle, and need to be replaced. How many accidents are caused by brake line failures?

2001 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Oct 14, 2025


The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V366000 (Child Seat); 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 aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2001 DODGE DAKOTA

Filed Aug 12, 2025


My 2001 Dodge Dakota has a faulty SKIM system. The vehicle goes into No-Start/Stall while driving down the road. I have had it at a dealership and they do not have technical experience with these older vehicles that require an “antiquated software system”. This is a dangerous situation, particularly in foothills with winding roads.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.