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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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 54 | 2 | — | 41,114 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 | 1 | 1 | 129,320 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 22 | 3 | — | 27,555 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 21 | 1 | — | 83,656 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 17 | 1 | 1 | 11,333 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 16 | — | — | 23,802 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 15 | — | — | 17,136 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 15 | 2 | — | 40,532 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 14 | — | — | 32,064 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 14 | — | — | 59,689 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 13 | — | — | 85,781 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | — | — | 8,951 mi | |
| STEERING | 10 | — | — | 65,853 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 3 | — | 79,424 mi | |
| TIRES | 7 | 1 | — | 80,667 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | 7 | — | — | 43,518 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 6 | — | — | 102,804 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 6 | — | — | 2,906 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 4 | 4 | — | 49,650 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | 4 | — | — | 61,288 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 4 | — | — | 86,460 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 4 | 1 | — | 17,038 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 11,250 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR | 4 | — | — | 21,100 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH | 3 | — | — | 72,500 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 3 | — | — | 58,600 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | 3 | — | — | 22,042 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 3 | — | 1 | 68,880 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM | 3 | — | — | 27,357 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 3 | — | — | 4,522 mi |
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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