2000 Dodge Dakota problems
The 2000 Dodge Dakota has 1,096 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (34%) concerns suspension. After that come brakes (29%) and steering (6%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 1,096 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Suspension 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 77 and 16
- Injuries and deaths
- 62 and 3
- Typical mileage
- 51,000 miles 504 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 70 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 94 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 148 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 104 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 37 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 20 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 6 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 13 |
What the data shows
Among the 504 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 51,000 miles. For suspension specifically, the median reported mileage is about 50,000 miles (238 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 77 complaints mention a crash; 16 complaints mention a fire; 62 injuries reported; 3 deaths reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2000 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 21 model years of the Dodge Dakota with enough data (847 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 5 safety recall campaigns.
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
"clunking noise" coming from front of auto when driving over uneven surfaces/bumps. Front right wheel assembly detached from vehicle at upper ball joint. Lower ball joint remained attached. All four ball joints replaces. Right brake line replaced. Warned of damage to cv shaft, however dealer only replace outer cv boot
Consumer complaint regarding upper ball joint recall (04v-596000)that caused possible collision and death of passenger.
When vehicle hit a bump a clicking sound came from the front wheels. A mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that upper ball joints were severely worn out. Also, rotors on both sides were warped to the point that they couldn't be turned safely.
When the truck is started the rear drum brakes have a tendency to lock upon first braking. ABS does not engage when this happens. Brake operation normal afterwards. Had an ase mechanic adjust drums problem returned four months later. Front rotors have warped twice. First time the rotors were replaced at approximately 2 years/25k mileage. Rotors were replaced again 2 years later/50k mileage. Rear drums are not adjusting properly.