TroubleCAR

Dodge Dakota

Problems by year. 9 years of data available.

The Dodge Dakota has 4,840 NHTSA complaints on file across 9 model years (1997–2006). The 2000 Dakota accounts for the largest share, with 805 filings.

By trouble score, the highest-rated (worst) year is the 2005 Dakota at 69/100 (based on 470 complaints). The lowest-rated (best) year with enough data is the 2003 Dakota at 57/100. Pick a year below to see problem-area breakdowns, recent owner complaints, and a complaint-volume timeline.

All Dakota Model Years

1997
446 complaints · 67
1998
544 complaints · 63
1999
641 complaints · 62
2000
805 complaints · 66
2001
678 complaints · 62
2002
678 complaints · 67
2003
295 complaints · 57
2005
470 complaints · 69
2006
283 complaints · 62