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1B7GG22N11S••••••2001 Dodge DAKOTA
This build draws 3.2× more complaints than the average 2001 Dodge DAKOTA build (8 vs 3).
8on this build
493on the model
197builds in total
Most reportedSuspension 4Structure 2Electrical System 1Air Bags 1
What owners of this build wrote
Air BagsFeb 2011
2001 dodge dakota: clockspring failure leading to non functioning horn and air bags: history: normal use, very low mileage (27000) symptoms: on-steering-wheel horn and speed controls fail, then airbag system cause: failure in clockspring. Previous recalls for dodgeram, dakota…
Electrical SystemOct 2010
Movement of tilt steering wheel in lower half of range will cause short-circuit of turn signal operation. Left and right turn signal will be inoperative. Radio circuit also affected. Movement back into upper half of range will correct problem
SuspensionJan 2005
2001 dodge dakota was recalled to replace upper ball joints. During repair lower ball joints were also found to be defective. Had to pay out of pocket for them to be replaced. The failure of the upper ball joints could also lead to the failure of the lower, and this should be…
StructureDec 2001
Water has leaked into the vehicle driver and passenger side floors on 5 separate occasions. The vehicle has been serviced for the water leaks on 29 aug. 01 and 10 oct. 01; however, on 7 dec. 01, the water leaked again causing the vehicles entire electrical system to fail while…
SuspensionNov 2003
I own a 2001 dodge dakota and noticed a loud clunking sound from my wheel when I turn the wheel at a hard angle and it is worse when in 4 wheel drive. The vechicle is out of warranty so it has not been in to get repaired. I have saw several reports where similar noise resulted…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B7GG22N11S251288 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.