Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2005 Dodge Dakota
NHTSA data on file today
The 2005 Dodge Dakota has 7 NHTSA recall campaigns and 470 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #17V820000 Seat Heaters May Overheat NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #14V770000 Passenger Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V002000 SIDE AIR BAG CURTAIN NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 143 complaints
- Power Train 81 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 67 complaints
- Suspension 51 complaints
- Steering 47 complaints
- Seats 41 complaints
Of the 470 complaints on file, 30 report a crash and 27 a fire; across all 470 complaints, owners report 20 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,500–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2005 Dodge Dakota has a significant number of owner complaints and several recall campaigns, indicating reliability concerns. Frequent issues with the airbags, powertrain, and braking systems highlight potential problem areas. The data suggests common problems that could lead to costly repairs. Overall, the vehicle's track record suggests a below-average reliability profile.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | Unknown | $500–$1,500 | common |
| Powertrain | Unknown | $800–$3,000 | common |
| Braking system | Unknown | $200–$800 | 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
- Transmission service
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
- Tire rotations
- Battery inspection and replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Unusual brake noises
- Steering vibrations
- Electrical malfunctions
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2005 Dodge Dakota at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.