Dodge Dakota
2009–2011 only
2009–2011 Dodge Dakota models have 94 classified complaints on record for these years specifically, plus 7 recalls. The most common issue in this range is Airbags, seatbelts and restraints, typically surfacing around 71,165 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2009–2011 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
What breaks, and when — 2009–2011 only
Median onset: 71,165 miles. 4.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in newer model years.
Median onset: 38,000 miles.
Median onset: 50,000 miles.
More common in newer model years. · Typical repair: $1,350–$2,550 nationally.
Median onset: 48,000 miles.
Median onset: 46,728 miles.
Which other vehicles have automatic transmission problems? →Median onset: 68,547 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · More common in older model years.
Median onset: 51,125 miles.
Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 69,200 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$430 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 2009–2011 model years. See the full Dodge Dakota report for every year and full specs/safety data.