Complaints
1,096
Crashes
77
Fires
16
Injuries
62
Fatalities
3
Recalls
0
Worst 2000 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#1207 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
Avg mileage:51,290 mi
Crash-related:10
Fires:1
#2137 complaints
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Avg mileage:22,748 mi
Crash-related:1
#397 complaints
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
Avg mileage:51,120 mi
Crash-related:5
Fires:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2000 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 207 | 10 | 1 | 51,290 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 137 | 1 | — | 22,748 mi | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 97 | 5 | 1 | 51,120 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 48 | 7 | 1 | 20,000 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 41 | 2 | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 35 | 3 | — | 59,385 mi | |
| Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly | 28 | — | — | 58,243 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 21 | — | — | 81,233 mi | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 20 | 3 | 1 | 71,883 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 20 | 1 | — | 55,758 mi | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 16 | 16 | — | 57,750 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 16 | 1 | — | 57,619 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 15 | 1 | 1 | 56,278 mi | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 15 | — | — | 49,956 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 14 | — | — | 68,429 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 14 | — | — | 42,600 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum | 13 | — | — | 35,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 12 | 7 | — | 96,514 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 12 | — | 1 | 69,394 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum | 11 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 11 | 1 | — | 111,262 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 9 | — | — | 50,293 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | 1 | — | 143,132 mi | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 7 | — | — | 106,015 mi | |
| Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit | 7 | — | — | 51,840 mi | |
| Visibility:Windshield | 7 | 1 | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 6 | — | — | 125,000 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 5 | — | 2 | 22,150 mi |
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
207
complaints
Crashes
10
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,290
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
137
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
22,748
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
97
complaints
Crashes
5
Fires
1
Avg Miles
51,120
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
48
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
1
Avg Miles
20,000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
41
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
Automatic Transmission
35
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,385
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
28
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
58,243
Suspension Failures
21
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
81,233
Hydraulic Brakes
20
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,883
Suspension:Front
20
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
55,758
Air Bags:Frontal
16
complaints
Crashes
16
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,750
Tire Defects
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
57,619
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
15
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
56,278
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,956
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,429
Unintended Acceleration
14
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
42,600
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
35,000
Airbags
12
complaints
Crashes
7
Fires
—
Avg Miles
96,514
Engine & Cooling
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
69,394
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Drum:Drum
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering Defects
11
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
111,262
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
50,293
Engine Problems
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
143,132
Transmission / Drivetrain
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
106,015
Power Train:Driveline:Differential Unit
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,840
Visibility:Windshield
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheel Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,000
Electrical System:Wiring
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
2
Avg Miles
22,150
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2000 Dodge Dakota — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2000 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Verdict: Severe Issues. The 2000 Dodge Dakota has 1,096 NHTSA complaints, 77 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint with 207 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
Top reported problems: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint (207 complaints, avg 51,290 mi); Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor (137 complaints, avg 22,748 mi); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (97 complaints, avg 51,120 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 48,648 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
NHTSA complaints for the 2000 Dodge Dakota include 77 crash-related reports, 16 fire reports, 62 injuries, and 3 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2000 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2000 Dodge Dakota as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2000 Dodge Dakota?
Proceed with extreme caution. The 2000 Dodge Dakota shows significantly more complaints than average for its class. If you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection and a VIN history check are essential — skip them and you're gambling.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge Dakota reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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