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
Operating state
Noise
Braking behavior
Safety restraint issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Vibration/harshness
Reporting mechanism
Safety restraint behavior
Engine behavior
Steering behavior
Thermal issue
Fluid issue
Driver assistance issue
Lighting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Performance issue
Access/entry issue
Electrical issue
Wiper/washer behavior
HVAC behavior
Recent change
Starting behavior
Smell
Powering on/off behavior
Infotainment behavior
Communication/network issue
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
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.