How to read this
Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Local data
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury | Most reported | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 40 | 7 | AIR BAGS | 15 MPG |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 15 MPG |
| 2009 | 5 | 18 | 2 | POWER TRAIN | 15 MPG |
| 2008 | 2 | 40 | 2 | AIR BAGS | 15 MPG |
| 2007 | 4 | 40 | 3 | AIR BAGS | 15 MPG |
| 2006 | 6 | 40 | 7 | AIR BAGS | 15 MPG |
| 2005 | 7 | 40 | 7 | POWER TRAIN | 15 MPG |
| 2004 | 5 | 40 | 1 | STEERING | 15 MPG |
| 2003 | 11 | 40 | 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 MPG |
| 2002 | 12 | 40 | 7 | POWER TRAIN | 14 MPG |
| 2001 | 14 | 40 | 3 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 14 MPG |
| 2000 | 12 | 40 | 4 | SERVICE BRAKES | 14 MPG |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.
All years of the Dodge DakotaQuestions
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most complaints?
- Of 13 model years of the Dodge Dakota on record, 2011 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (40, most often about air bags).
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most recalls?
- 2001 has the most recall campaigns (14).
- Which Dodge Dakota years have no complaints or recalls on record?
- 2010, 1996. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
- How is this comparison made?
- We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.