2000 Dodge Dakota Steering Problems
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 8% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 60,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “tie rod” (35% of reports).
- 68steering complaints
- 60,000median miles at failure
- 4mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $670typical repair cost reported by owners
- 28%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tie rod: mentioned in 24 of 68 complaints (35%)
- Ball joints: mentioned in 22 of 68 complaints (32%)
- Rack pinion: mentioned in 8 of 68 complaints (12%)
- Quad cab: mentioned in 7 of 68 complaints (10%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical steering repair on the 2000 Dodge Dakota at $670, and half of them between $640 and $880.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2007), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do steering problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 68 complaints, 4 mention a crash.
Dodge Dakota steering complaints by model year
| Model year | Steering complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% | 23,400 |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% | 51,243 |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 16% | 54,000 |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% | 57,500 |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% | 59,000 |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% | 15,500 |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% | 36,200 |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% | 44,035 |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% | 54,824 |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% | 66,000 |
| 1997 Dakota | 34 | 8% | 70,000 |
| 1996 Dakota | 7 | 4% | — |
| 1995 Dakota | 19 | 9% | 135,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists steering for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
"takata recall" the power steering continues to leak even after several repairs have been made.
It has been confirmed. I have received a second opinion and have been told intermediate drive shaft needs to replaced. I have researched this problem and am totally confused as to why chrystal has not yet issued a recall on this faulty part, it has been an ongoing issue for many dodge owners. All…
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota. The contact stated that there was inadequate clearance between the front driver side brake tube and the power steering hose, which caused the power steering hose to become punctured. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 00v193000 (service brakes…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2000 Dodge Dakotas have steering problems?
No. NHTSA has 68 owner complaints about steering for the 2000 Dodge Dakota (8% of the 806 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2000 Dodge Dakota steering?
No recall currently lists steering for this vehicle.
At what mileage do steering problems start?
The median reported mileage is 60,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
Owners report a typical cost of $670 (half paid between $640 and $880), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about steering problems on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “tie rod”, in 24 of 68 complaints, followed by “ball joints” (22).
Other 2000 Dodge Dakota problems
See all 2000 Dodge Dakota problems or steering problems across all Dakota years.