Complaints
650
Crashes
49
Fires
11
Injuries
37
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#182 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:65,348 mi
#275 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Avg mileage:67,665 mi
#323 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:104,721 mi
Crash-related:17
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 82 | — | — | 65,348 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 75 | — | — | 67,665 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 23 | 17 | — | 104,721 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 21 | 3 | 1 | 52,500 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 20 | 3 | — | 124,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 16 | — | 4 | 44,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 16 | — | — | 115,667 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 | — | — | 66,819 mi | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 13 | 2 | — | 54,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 12 | — | 1 | 92,384 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 11 | 1 | — | 49,773 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 11 | — | — | 77,359 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM | 11 | — | — | 37,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 11 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 10 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 9 | 2 | — | 125,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | 1 | 1 | 63,333 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 8 | 4 | — | 76,032 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | 8 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 7 | — | — | 78,303 mi | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 7 | — | — | 72,834 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY | 7 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 7 | — | — | 120,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 6 | — | — | 120,333 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 6 | — | — | 90,239 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 5 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| STEERING | 5 | 1 | — | 134,667 mi | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 5 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM | 5 | — | — | 70,000 mi |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
82
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,348
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
75
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
67,665
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
23
complaints
Crashes
17
Fires
—
Avg Miles
104,721
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
21
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
52,500
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
124,000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
4
Avg Miles
44,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
16
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
115,667
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
66,819
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
13
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
54,700
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
92,384
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,773
SUSPENSION
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
77,359
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
37,000
TIRES
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
10
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
SEATS
9
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
63,333
AIR BAGS
8
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
76,032
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
8
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,303
EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,834
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
120,333
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
90,239
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
72,500
STEERING
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
134,667
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:LINKAGES:KNUCKLE:SPINDLE:ARM
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
70,000
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