2004 Dodge Dakota Problems

Typical for Model

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 2004 Dodge Dakota.

20032005
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.

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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