Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2000 Dodge Dakota
NHTSA data on file today
The 2000 Dodge Dakota has 12 NHTSA recall campaigns and 806 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #09E025000 FMVSS 108/REPLACEMENT HEADLAMPS/AMBER REFLECTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08E064000 REPLACEMENT HUB UNITS/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E065000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E026000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E011000 AFTERMARKET FUEL PUMPS/LEAKS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #04V596000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BALL JOINT WEAR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V198000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR AXLE VENT HOSE/BRAKE HOSE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V197000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/AUTO TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V193000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/BRAKE TUBE/STEERING HOSE NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 281 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 247 complaints
- Power Train 74 complaints
- Steering 68 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 49 complaints
- Air Bags 29 complaints
Of the 806 complaints on file, 60 report a crash and 14 a fire; across all 806 complaints, owners report 44 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2000 Dodge Dakota has substantial issues, with 805 complaints and 12 recalls. Major concerns include suspension and brake problems, evidenced by 281 and 246 complaints, respectively. Additionally, issues with the power train and steering contribute to its below-average rating. The data is relatively comprehensive, supporting a consensus on these failure points.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,000 | very common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| power train | 60,000–100,000 miles | $800–$2,500 | occasional |
| steering | 50,000–90,000 miles | $300–$900 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake fluid replacement
- Coolant flush
- Transmission service
- Tire alignment and rotation
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noise in suspension
- Brake pedal pulsation
- Rough shifting transmission
- Steering wheel play
- Dashboard warning lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2000 Dodge Dakota at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.