2004 Dodge Dakota Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dakota years
- Fewer complaints than other years 11th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Dakota. That ranks 11th out of 17 Dakota model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (74 complaints, 36%), typically at around 59,000 miles. Complaints mention 11 crashes, 6 fires, 8 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 206owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 11complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Dodge Dakota problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 74 | 36% | 59,000 | “intermediate shaft” (18%) | — |
| Suspension | 45 | 22% | 32,047 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 21 | 10% | 54,282 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 10% | 12,666 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 9% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 15 | 7% | 62,414 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 6% | 7,910 | — | — |
| Visibility | 12 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 7 | 3% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | 1,500 | — | — |
| Seats | 4 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 2% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 1% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 2 | 1% | 115,724 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | 39,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | 71,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0% | 9,580 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 0% | 16,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Dodge Dakota recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Problem: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, the windshield wiper module motor may be susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of front windshield wiping capability.
Risk: Driver visibility could be reduced, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper module. Owner notification began on july 12, 2004. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving my 2004 dodge Dakota all the gauges, including the speedometer and the tachometer stopped working. Everything went off although the truck was still running. I had headlights turn signals an emergency flashers nothing else. I donât know how fast I was going how much fuel I had or if…
Unknown the four wheel drive was out when I purchased it I didn't realize until later that day when I drove it and tried to engage it. It no longer works and it is a safety hazard to even try and turn on it doesn't engage and makes a noise and catches in some sort of way I believe it may have…
My vehicles drive shaft fell off while making a stop at a red light, the pinon nut had come loose. It was towed to a mechanic's shop, my dad came and reattached it. It still made a whirring sound, at first i was on the way to the mechanic for what i though was a pinon seal leak.
Trans shift solenoid control pack code popped up and does not shift smoothly at all
Shifter will move without key in ignition. Will role in any direction in any position but park. Can remove key from ignition while running. While it's still running with key out can shift and drive. Other times when i go to start engine the key won't turn. I have to hit the end of the key with the…
Other Dodge Dakota years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 44 | 6 |
| 2010 Dakota | 35 | 7 |
| 2009 Dakota | 18 | 5 |
| 2008 Dakota | 91 | 2 |
| 2007 Dakota | 145 | 4 |
| 2006 Dakota | 285 | 5 |
| 2005 Dakota | 470 | 6 |
| 2004 | 206 | 1 |
| 2003 Dakota | 296 | 4 |
| 2002 Dakota | 678 | 5 |
| 2001 Dakota | 678 | 7 |
| 2000 Dakota | 806 | 5 |
| 1999 Dakota | 641 | 4 |
| 1998 Dakota | 545 | 5 |
| 1997 Dakota | 446 | 5 |
| 1996 Dakota | 189 | 1 |
| 1995 Dakota | 208 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Dodge Dakota?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, electrical system problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 74 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Dakota?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Dodge Dakota a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dakota model years, the 2004 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.