2007 Dodge Dakota problems
Owners have filed 167 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Air bags account for 35.3% of them — the clear leader, ahead of power train at 15%.
Complaints167
Crashes12
Fires3
Injuries8
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Air bags 35.3% · 59
Power train 15.0% · 25
Suspension 7.8% · 13
Electrical system 7.8% · 13
Steering 7.2% · 12
Visibility 3.6% · 6
Vehicle speed control 3.0% · 5
Exterior lighting 3.0% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 12 describe a crash, 3 describe a fire and 8 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Dodge Dakota in this data, 2007 sits 15th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 6 in the last three years against 6 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 49,562 miles.
In owners' own words
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). 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. Vin tool confirms parts not available. Air bags
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Ma 10/8 updated 3/22/2016 Air bags
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). 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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