2005 Dodge Dakota drivetrain & axles problems
Owners reported drivetrain & axles problems in 69 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 12% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 69 12% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 60 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When drivetrain & axles problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 3 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 9 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 12 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 60 drivetrain & axles complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 25% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the transmission caught on fire while the vehicle was parked. The wiring harness and alarm system were burned. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. In addition, while the vehicle was in reverse, the gear shifter would shift into park or neutral. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.
Truck tries to engage into 4x4 mode while knob is in 2x4 selection and key is not even in ignition. Also while driving truck engages into 4x4 mode while knob is in 2x4 mode. Dodge dealer said they no longer make tipm part to fix this issue and no other parts company make this part.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota
- Air bags 143 complaints
- Brakes 99 complaints
- Suspension 54 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints