2005 Dodge Dakota problems
Owners have filed 598 complaints about the 2005 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Air bags account for 23.9% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 13.9%.
Complaints598
Crashes37
Fires35
Injuries28
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 23.9% · 143
Power train 13.9% · 83
Service brakes, hydraulic 13.7% · 82
Suspension 9.0% · 54
Steering 8.0% · 48
Seats 7.2% · 43
Electrical system 5.4% · 32
Service brakes 2.2% · 13
Severity
Of those complaints, 37 describe a crash, 35 describe a fire and 28 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Dodge Dakota in this data, 2005 sits 7th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 7 in the last three years against 27 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 58,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and stated that the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Update 01/15/16 ma updated 01/27/16. Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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