2006 Dodge Dakota problems
The 2006 Dodge Dakota has 386 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (33%) concerns air bags. After that come steering (12%) and electrical system (8%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 386 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 33% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 30 and 9
- Injuries and deaths
- 22 and 1
- Typical mileage
- 53,000 miles 232 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 | 39 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 47 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 43 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 38 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 28 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 10 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 15 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 4 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 4 |
What the data shows
Among the 232 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 53,000 miles. For air bags specifically, the median reported mileage is about 75,000 miles (28 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 30 complaints mention a crash; 9 complaints mention a fire; 22 injuries reported; 1 death reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2006 ranks 14th most-complained-about out of 21 model years of the Dodge Dakota with enough data (124 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. While driving 10 MPH on a muddy road, the contact swerved and crashed into a tree. The vehicle caught fire immediately. The insurance company is investigating the crash and believes the fire was due to an unspecified failure. The manufacturer will be notified. The contact received burns to the arms and legs. The VIN and mileages were unknown.
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.
On 07/17/06 at approx. 3:45 pm. While traveling at 35 - 40 MPH in heavy traffic in phoenix az.. Outside temp. Around 108 - 110 *f on a newish rubberized surface. The cars ahead of me stopped quite quickly. I applied the brakes firmly the truck felt as if I were on ice. Not seeming to slow the truck down at all. Resulting in a crash. There were 2 skid marks from the rear tires. Nothing from the front. It has been brought to my attn.
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.
The truck has very little power provided due to the transmission after coming to a stop. This only happens during warm weather. During the colder months of winter the transmission operates normally. Without proper acceleration it poses a safety problem getting into traffic from a stop sign or stop light. This has been happening for the past year during the late spring, summer and fall months.