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Dodge Dakota

1999–2003 only

398 classified complaints

1999–2003 Dodge Dakota models have 398 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Calipers, hoses and lines, typically surfacing around 88,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1999–2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Dakota report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1994–1998

1999–2003

2004–2008

2009–2011

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1999–2003 only

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 80 complaints

Median onset: 88,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$880 nationally.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 71 complaints

Median onset: 128,000 miles.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 40 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles. 32.5% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 30 complaints

Median onset: 97,500 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 20 complaints

Median onset: 104,300 miles.

Transmission control module and sensors · Transmission 19 complaints

Median onset: 99,999 miles.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 17 complaints

Median onset: 153,362 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.

Body and panel corrosion · Body and interior 14 complaints

Median onset: 125,000 miles.

More common in newer model years.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1999–2003 model years. See the full Dodge Dakota report for every year and full specs/safety data.