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1D7HW48N95S••••••2005 Dodge DAKOTA
This build draws 3.1× more complaints than the average 2005 Dodge DAKOTA build (7 vs 2).
7on this build
407on the model
178builds in total
1involved a fire
Most reportedAir Bags 2Service Brakes 2Suspension 1Power Train 1
What owners of this build wrote
SeatsfireDec 2017
The contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the part for NHTSA campaign number: 17V820000 (seats) was unavailable. The dealer (parkway chrysler dodge jeep ram, 21560 hall rd, clinton twp, mi 48038, (586) 465-7210) was unable to verify a reasonable time frame to…
Power TrainJul 2016
Four wheel drive engages and disengages by itself. It does it sometimes when I unlock the doors with remote and other times when nothing is done. There is no certain thing that I do to make it happen. It does it in drive also but I have only noticed it when I am stopped at a…
Service BrakesDec 2015
The contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving 60 mph, the brake pedal failed when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four brake lines were leaking and corroded. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The…
Air BagsJun 2015
The contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the air bag light constantly remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the repair shop where it was diagnosed that the air bag on and off switch malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired.…
SuspensionNov 2009
Have a 2005 dodge dakota 4x4 with 56329 miles on it and just had to have both lower ball joints replaced, the front sway bar link kit and bushings replaced and the left outer tie rod replaced. This is a lot of repair work to be done on a vehicle that is just driven for pleasure.…
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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 1D7HW48N95S150361 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.