2006 Dodge Dakota air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 126 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 33% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 126 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 75,000 miles 28 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 18 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 14 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 28 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 75,000 miles, and 39% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 18 crashes, 3 fires, 14 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Airbags did not deploy on a 2006 dodge dakota quad cab slt. (4x4, 4.7l magnum). Vehicle was struck on front passenger side between the fender and wheel well. The speed of the collision was approximately 60-70MPH.
The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the brakes failed causing the contact to strike a curb and flatten the front passenger side tire, and damage the rim. No air bags deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the back, neck and suffered a concussion. The contact was transferred to the hospital where she received medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to an impound lot.
Other problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Dakota
- Steering 47 complaints
- Electrical system 30 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 28 complaints
- Brakes 27 complaints
- Suspension 27 complaints
- Engine 15 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 15 complaints