KnownCarProblemsDodge Dakota Problems by Year
Owners have filed 3,752 complaints with NHTSA about the Dodge Dakota since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2000, 2001, 2002. The most common problem overall: suspension.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Dodge Dakota problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 44 | Air bags | 6 | 8 |
| 2010 Dakota | 35 | Air bags | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 Dakota | 91 | Air bags | 2 | 5 |
| 2007 Dakota | 145 | Air bags | 4 | 11 |
| 2006 Dakota | 285 | Air bags | 5 | 23 |
| 2005 Dakota | 470 | Air bags | 6 | 30 |
| 2004 Dakota | 206 | Steering | 1 | 11 |
| 2003 Dakota | 296 | Suspension | 4 | 16 |
| 2002 Dakota | 678 | Suspension | 5 | 55 |
| 2001 Dakota | 678 | Suspension | 7 | 44 |
| 2000 Dakota | 806 | Suspension | 5 | 60 |
52 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Dodge Dakota
- What years of the Dodge Dakota have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2000 (806), 2001 (678), 2002 (678).
- What is the most common problem with the Dodge Dakota?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the suspension (983), brakes (809), air bags (515).
- Which Dodge Dakota years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2009 (18), 2010 (35), 2011 (44). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.