2011 Dodge Dakota problems
The 2011 Dodge Dakota has 53 complaints on file with NHTSA. The largest share (34%) concerns air bags. After that come drivetrain & axles (15%) and brakes (11%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 53 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Air bags 34% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 10 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 42,000 miles 31 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 | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 11 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 31 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 42,000 miles.
Safety-related details: 10 complaints mention a crash; 1 injury reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2011 ranks 19th most-complained-about out of 21 model years of the Dodge Dakota with enough data (42 complaints in that window). It is also covered by 6 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.
I was going 60MPH when the vehicle just went out of control for no unknown reason. I slide across the median and hit a loaded tractor/trailer head-on. It took the jaws of life to get me out of the truck. I suffered 8 broken ribs, a broken leg, broken jaw and a laceration under my chin. This is a very dangerous vehicle that should be taken off the road before it causes loss of life. It almost cost me my life and after 3 months I am still recuperating from the result of this accident.
Rear brake drums warping after being previously replaced by dealer. Rear brake application inconsistent and rough causing the rear of the vehicle to "hop" and lose traction when applying the brakes. Vehicle lost control on turn and spun out into grassy area.
Empezo a perder el control de la parte trasera desde el lado derecho hasta chocar con la valla del centro del expreso y volcarme .
My wife and I were driving to dinner. Weather was cold it was dark outside but no other issues. Fuel gauge was reading between empty and 1/4 tank. We were driving on a busy stretch of highway route 1 north of dover delaware heading south. Traffic was moderate at the time. We were operating at a speed of 55MPH when the engine suddenly stopped operating. I was able to safely maneuver the truck off the road. I attempted to restart the vehicle with no luck. I called aaa who brought some gas with them.
Airbag clockspring is not working, drivers airbag will not work and horn doesnt work along with any other controls on the steering wheel