Dodge Dakota Structure Problems
Owners have filed 163 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge Dakota across 15 model years. The 1995 model year has the most (20).
- 163structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 10mention a crash
- 8mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 25%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 79 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 163 complaints, 10 mention a crash, 8 an injury.
Dodge Dakota structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% | 107,000 |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% | 40,000 |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% | 51,250 |
| 2006 Dakota | 12 | 4% | 53,156 |
| 2005 Dakota | 9 | 2% | 71,000 |
| 2004 Dakota | 7 | 3% | 9,500 |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% | 8,988 |
| 2002 Dakota | 18 | 3% | 70,000 |
| 2001 Dakota | 11 | 2% | 60,100 |
| 2000 Dakota | 8 | 1% | 140,000 |
| 1999 Dakota | 11 | 2% | 105,845 |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% | 51,500 |
| 1997 Dakota | 14 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 1996 Dakota | 18 | 10% | 101,000 |
| 1995 Dakota | 20 | 10% | 126,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Structure
Model years: 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. These vehicles may have been built with bolts that were not properly hardened. The bolts were used to attach the cab and the core support to the frame.
Risk: This condition can allow the cab to separate from the frame increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace these bolts with properly hardened bolts.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear spring holder had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…
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…
While driving on i-635 northbound at around 25 to 30 mph with 4x4 activated on a single line available since it was cleared and salted. Without warning i was the only vehicle that veered right hard and i lost control of the vehicle almost crashing onto the metal beam along the highway. I went past…
Driving in our lane on a city street going 40 mph as a vehicle tried to turn into a gas station, crossing our lane right front of us and they did not have enough time to make the turn. To avoid a full blown head on collision, i swerved and we hit front driver side vs front driver side. Going 40…
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the rear passenger and rear driver's doors could not be opened. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the latch and cable assemblies for each door were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge Dakotas have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 163 owner complaints about structure for the Dodge Dakota. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge Dakota structure?
Yes: 1 safety recall list structure. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
Other Dodge Dakota problems
- Suspension problems (1,716)
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems (969)
- Power Train problems (716)
- Air Bags problems (659)
- Steering problems (555)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (432)
- Electrical System problems (376)
- Visibility problems (179)
See all Dodge Dakota problems.