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Dodge Dakota: known issues clusters

All rows for this model in the Known Issues clusters dataset, newest model year first. Each year links to its consumer page, which shows the same records with context.

rows22
model years1998–2011 (3)
data through2026-09-20
method/data/methodology#known-issues
licenseCC BY 4.0 (derived)
dodge.csv (whole make)

Vehicle pages

2011 · 2005 · 1998

Rows

yearcluster_idlabelcomponent_codecomplaint_countdate_rangesource_complaint_countreviewed_at
2011dodge-dakota-2011-rear-axle-pinion-recallRear axle pinion nut recall part unavailablePOWER TRAIN42013-08 → 2013-09442026-09-10
2011dodge-dakota-2011-instrument-cluster-illuminationInstrument cluster backlighting failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING32021-09 → 2024-10442026-09-10
2011dodge-dakota-2011-loss-of-control-rolloverLoss of vehicle control resulting in rolloverUNKNOWN OR OTHER42014-09 → 2014-12442026-09-10
2011dodge-dakota-2011-fuel-system-malfunctionFuel gauge and fuel system malfunctionFUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM22012-06 → 2013-03442026-09-10
2011dodge-dakota-2011-engine-failureEngine knock and coolant leak failureENGINE22020-02 → 2020-07442026-09-10
2011dodge-dakota-2011-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata air bag recall repair part unavailableAIR BAGS162015-08 → 2017-11442026-09-10
2011dodge-dakota-2011-brake-stopping-failureService brake delayed or reduced stoppingSERVICE BRAKES62012-04 → 2018-10442026-09-10
2005dakota-2005-spontaneous-4wd-engagementSpontaneous transfer case engagement into 4WDPOWER TRAIN272015-10 → 2022-034702026-09-20
2005dakota-2005-exhaust-manifold-bolt-failureExhaust manifold bolts breakingENGINE42018-04 → 2019-084702026-09-20
2005dakota-2005-frame-and-brake-line-corrosionFrame and brake line corrosionSTRUCTURE82015-11 → 2026-034702026-09-20
2005dakota-2005-front-suspension-ball-joint-wearFront suspension ball joint and tie rod wearSUSPENSION82015-07 → 2022-034702026-09-20
2005dakota-2005-takata-airbag-recall-delayTakata airbag inflator recall parts delayAIR BAGS1042015-06 → 2021-044702026-09-20
2005dakota-2005-heated-seat-overheat-fireHeated seat overheating and fireSEATS162015-12 → 2020-024702026-09-20
2005dakota-2005-brake-failure-corroded-linesBrake failure from corroded lines and caliper wearSERVICE BRAKES92015-12 → 2023-044702026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-steering-shaft-columnSteering shaft, column, and linkage failureSTEERING192004-10 → 2011-085742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-transmission-rear-axleTransmission and rear axle or differential failurePOWER TRAIN82004-07 → 2005-125742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-paint-flaking-frameClear coat paint flaking and frame or body corrosionSTRUCTURE72004-04 → 2014-095742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-headlight-electrical-switchHeadlight and exterior lighting circuit failureELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING52013-09 → 2018-025742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-ball-joint-suspension-failureUpper and lower ball joint and wheel bearing failureSUSPENSION1092004-03 → 2014-085742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-brake-line-corrosionHydraulic brake line corrosion and ruptureSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC222004-08 → 2023-105742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-engine-stall-coolingUnexpected engine stall and cooling system failureENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING172004-03 → 2019-025742026-09-20
1998dakota-1998-air-bag-warning-nondeployAir bag warning light and non-deployment in crashAIR BAGS32009-01 → 2012-015742026-09-20

Representative quotes are in the CSV and JSON files (fields quote_1_odi … quote_3_text), and on each vehicle page.

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Derived data is CC BY 4.0. Link back to the page you used. Text and BibTeX below.

Wrench.Pro (2026). Known Issues clusters — Dodge Dakota [dataset]. https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/dodge/dakota
@misc{wrenchpro_known_issues_dodge_dakota_2026,
  author = {Wrench.Pro},
  title = {Wrench.Pro Known Issues clusters: Dodge Dakota},
  year = {2026},
  howpublished = {\url{https://www.wrench.pro/data/known-issues/dodge/dakota}},
  note = {Derived from NHTSA public records. CC BY 4.0.}
}

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