Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2001 Dodge Dakota
NHTSA data on file today
The 2001 Dodge Dakota has 14 NHTSA recall campaigns and 678 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 #07V555000 PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK 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 #03V505000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 102/CERTIFICATION LABEL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #03V389000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/HEADLAMP/DASH WIRING HARNESS CHAFE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V233000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT BELT ANCHOR BOLTS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V077000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSFER CASE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #00V366000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 235 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 118 complaints
- Power Train 93 complaints
- Electrical System 57 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 53 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
Of the 678 complaints on file, 44 report a crash and 11 a fire; across all 678 complaints, owners report 27 injuries and 2 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,800–$12,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2001 Dodge Dakota shows a concerning number of owner complaints and recall campaigns, particularly with suspension issues. Despite some recalls affecting aftermarket parts, the vehicle struggles with suspension and brake component reliability, leading to a below-average rating. High complaint numbers indicate recurring issues, though exact failure mileages are unavailable, limiting precise failure estimation.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 70,000-100,000 miles | $400–$1,500 | very common |
| Brakes | 60,000-90,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Transmission | 80,000-120,000 miles | $1,500–$3,500 | 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 system flush
- Transmission fluid change
- Tire rotations
- Spark plug replacement
- Air filter changes
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Clunking noises in suspension
- Soft or spongy brake pedal
- Transmission slipping
- Electrical system malfunctions
- Engine overheating
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2001 Dodge Dakota at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.