Complaints
287
Crashes
12
Fires
6
Injuries
8
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 2004 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#164 complaints
STEERING
Avg mileage:74,083 mi
#216 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Avg mileage:51,216 mi
Crash-related:1
#315 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:147,107 mi
Fires:3
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | 64 | — | — | 74,083 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 16 | 1 | — | 51,216 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 15 | — | 3 | 147,107 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 12 | — | — | 11,037 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 12 | 1 | — | 59,850 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 12 | — | — | 9,399 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 10 | 4 | 1 | 71,161 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 9 | — | — | 21,350 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 6 | — | — | 83,792 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 6 | — | — | 23,685 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 40,250 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 5 | — | — | 127,043 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 5 | — | — | 170,625 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 | 1 | — | 45,185 mi | |
| STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | 49,300 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 23,000 mi | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | 3,814 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 | — | — | 45,333 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 4 | — | — | 2,500 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | 4 | — | — | 64,667 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 3 | — | — | 20,850 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 10,750 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | 7,160 mi | |
| SEATS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 3 | — | — | 26,000 mi | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 3 | — | — | 24,000 mi | |
| VISIBILITY | 3 | — | — | 65,225 mi | |
| WHEELS | 3 | — | — | 91,167 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 2 | — | — | 41,700 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 | — | — | 1,500 mi |
STEERING
64
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
74,083
SUSPENSION:FRONT
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
51,216
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
15
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
3
Avg Miles
147,107
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
11,037
SUSPENSION
12
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
59,850
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
9,399
AIR BAGS
10
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
71,161
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
21,350
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
83,792
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,685
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
5
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
1
Avg Miles
40,250
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,043
POWER TRAIN
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
170,625
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,185
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,300
STRUCTURE:BODY
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,000
TIRES
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
3,814
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
45,333
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
2,500
VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
64,667
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,850
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
10,750
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
7,160
SEATS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
26,000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
24,000
VISIBILITY
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,225
WHEELS
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
91,167
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
41,700
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
1,500
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