10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
11 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
7 / 0
Average Mileage:
23,551 miles

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problem #137

Apr 132021

Dakota 8-cyl

  • miles
GOT TRUCK SMOGGED 4/13/2021 AND WAS TOLD OF AN OUTSTANDING RECALL FOR AIRBAG. THIS RECALL WAS FIXED ON 11/13/2015. ATTACHED ARE COPIES OF NOTICE OF RECALL AFTER GETTING TRUCK SMOGGED AND PAGES 1 AND 2 OF INVOICE SHOWING REPAIR ON 11/13/2015. HOW DO WE GET THIS UPDATED IN THE SYSTEM SO IT WILL NOT SHOW UP AGAIN WHEN WE GET TRUCK SMOGGED NEXT TIME? Consumer stated vehicle has been repaired and no longer needs to be contacted.

- El Cajon, CA, USA

problem #136

Aug 052020

Dakota

  • 112,000 miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving 45 mph, a unknown vehicle crashed into the vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The contact sustained neck and shoulder injuries however no medical attention was provided. A police report was filed. The vehicle was able to be driven from the scene. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 212,000. The VIN was not available.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

problem #135

Feb 272020

Dakota

  • 112,855 miles
Heated driver seat caught fire. Called dealership and was told there was a recall on the driver heated seat. The dealer said there was airbag recall on the driver and passenger side of the truck. The dealer said they would not repair airbags and would need to contact Dodge for a case number. Contacted Dodge and was told just drive carefully.

- Carlinville, IL, USA

problem #134

May 132016

Dakota

  • 73,003 miles
Was repaired 05/13/2016 by Chrysler Dodge dealership 0F South savannnah

- Savannah, GA, USA

problem #133

Jan 102019

Dakota 8-cyl

  • 99,593 miles
The contact owned a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While driving approximately 60 mph on a bridge, the vehicle slid on black ice, fishtailed, and crashed into a cement column. The air bags did not deploy. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The contact's wife was seated in the front passenger seat and struck her left knee on the dashboard. Medical attention was not received. The contact was not injured. Police report number: 1916400110 was filed. The vehicle was totaled and towed to a garage, but was later retrieved by the contact. The contact called healy Chrysler Dodge at 231-845-3900 (located at 3632 w us-10, ludington, mi 49431) where the air bags were repaired per NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V352000 (air bags), 15V313000 (air bags), and 14V770000 (air bags). The technician informed the contact that all the recall repairs were performed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an investigator would call the contact. The contact was not called. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,593.

- Ludington, MI, USA

problem #132

Jul 082018

Dakota

  • miles
Takata recall.. over 8 months waiting for new airbags. No end in sight.

- North Tonawnada, NY, USA

problem #131

Aug 132018

Dakota

  • 141,000 miles
Takata air bag. I purchased a 2005 Dodge Dakota in August 2018. I took it to the dealership in October when I found out about the recall. Dealership replaced drivers side but not passenger side.I was told and shown photos of an empty space.there was no airbag or wiring.I still have no psa. Also when I test drove this vehicle it had no headlights.when I purchased it I was told they were fixed.I do not have high beams still. There are also problems with the emissions on this truck.I replaced the evap pump but still is not correct. Can someone please tell me what I can do about these safety issues? thank you.

- St.Augustine, FL, USA

problem #130

Oct 242018

Dakota 6-cyl

  • 156,000 miles
Hello, I have called larry hillis in poplar bluff several time about this recall on my truck. When I E-mailed them last week they sent me an E-mail saying they would take care of the problem, ( the same thing they told me when I called last year) if this need fixed then I am covering my bases in case something happens. The next call or text will be to the BBB. Thank you, [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the Freedom Of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Puxico, MO, USA

problem #129

May 312016

Dakota

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V35200 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Cape Coral, FL, USA

problem #128

Jan 012017

Dakota 6-cyl

  • miles
2004. Dodge Dakota. Consumer writes in requesting an update on air bag safety recall repair status. Updated 09/26/2017

- Fulton, MO, USA

problem #127

Jul 192017

Dakota

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Billy bender Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer located at 13500 winchester rd, cumberland, Maryland 21502, was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the dealer stated that they were only receiving parts two to three at a time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

- Ridgeley, WV, USA

problem #126

Jun 032017

Dakota

  • miles
2005 Dodge Dakota. Consumer writes in regards to passenger airbag inflator recall repairs could result in dashboard assembly damage - consumer declined airbag safety recall repairs. The consumer was advised he would have to incur the costs if the dashboard assembly were to be damaged. Updated 09/05/2017

- Columbia, SC, USA

problem #125

May 262016

Dakota

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V520000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (lenwood Chrysler/Dodge in paducah, ky) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Paducah, KY, USA

problem #124

Jun 012016

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ladd-handford dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 08/24/17 updated 8/25/2017

- Fredericksburg, PA, USA

problem #123

Jun 072016

Dakota

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (ferrario Chrysler Dodge Jeep 2463 coming road, elmira, NY 14903) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Erin, NY, USA

problem #122

May 262016

Dakota

  • miles
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Miremar, FL, USA

problem #121

May 262016

Dakota

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Bradenton, FL, USA

problem #120

Jun 162016

Dakota

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Warrenton, MO, USA

problem #119

Mar 242017

Dakota

  • 146,000 miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 146,000. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Winston-Salem, NC, USA

problem #118

May 262016

Dakota 6-cyl

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available....updated 05/17/17 updated 10/13/2017

- Idabel, OK, USA

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