2003 Dodge Dakota Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2003 Dodge Dakota.

20022004
Complaints
419
Crashes
22
Fires
5
Injuries
17
Fatalities
Recalls
0

Worst 2003 Dodge Dakota Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#154 complaints

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Avg mileage:41,114 mi
Crash-related:2
#224 complaints

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Avg mileage:129,320 mi
Crash-related:1
Fires:1
#322 complaints

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Avg mileage:27,555 mi
Crash-related:3
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All Problems by Category

Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Dakota.

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
54
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
41,114
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
24
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
129,320
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
22
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
27,555
SUSPENSION
21
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
83,656
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
17
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
11,333
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
16
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
23,802
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
15
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
17,136
SUSPENSION:FRONT
15
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
Avg Miles
40,532
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
32,064
POWER TRAIN
14
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
59,689
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
85,781
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
13
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
8,951
STEERING
10
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
65,853
AIR BAGS
7
complaints
Crashes
3
Fires
Avg Miles
79,424
TIRES
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
80,667
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
7
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
43,518
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
102,804
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
6
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
2,906
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
4
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
Avg Miles
49,650
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
61,288
SERVICE BRAKES
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
86,460
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
Avg Miles
17,038
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
11,250
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
4
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
21,100
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
72,500
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
58,600
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
22,042
INTERIOR LIGHTING
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
1
Avg Miles
68,880
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
27,357
STRUCTURE
3
complaints
Crashes
Fires
Avg Miles
4,522

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