2005 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 54 complaints for the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 54 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 45,000 miles 48 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 9 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 16 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 9 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 48 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 45,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear of the vehicle aggressively swayed to the left without warning. The driver lost control of the vehicle. As a result, the contact crashed into a ditch and the vehicle rolled over several times. The contact stated that the rear axle detached from the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the face, chest, stomach, leg, and feet areas.
Tl*the contact owns 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that a loud squeaky noise was heard while driving at various speeds. The contact inspected the vehicle and stated that the front ball joints were loose. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and offered no assistance because the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and the current mileage was 56,000.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota
- Air bags 143 complaints
- Brakes 99 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 69 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
- Electrical system 32 complaints
- Engine 23 complaints
- Transmission 15 complaints