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Dodge Dakota

2005 only

365 classified complaints 4 recalls

2005 Dodge Dakota have 365 classified complaints on record for that year specifically, plus 4 recalls. The most common issue in this year is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 85,666 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2005 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Dakota report for every year combined.

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Complaints filed per individual model year — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 2005 only

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 133 complaints

Median onset: 85,666 miles. 3.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in newer model years.

AWD/4WD engagement, actuators and couplers · Drivetrain 37 complaints

Median onset: 111,520 miles.

More common in newer model years.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 35 complaints

Median onset: 92,950 miles. 8.6% 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 25 complaints

Median onset: 47,561 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 20 complaints

Median onset: 59,072 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 19 complaints

Median onset: 61,162 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Transfer case · Drivetrain 11 complaints

Median onset: 115,000 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $2,280–$4,240 nationally.

Calipers, hoses and lines · Brakes 9 complaints

Median onset: 97,400 miles.

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

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 2005 model year. See the full Dodge Dakota report for every year and full specs/safety data.