Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have engine problems?

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.

Which Dodge Dakota year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 27 for the 2005.

Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Dakota is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2005 Dodge Dakota Engine Problems

NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all 470 complaints for this model year. That is the highest engine complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,000 miles.

Engine complaints: 27; 6% of 470 complaints
All complaints this year: 470
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 60,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Dodge Dakota engine complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 11, 2005, latest Jun 29, 2020.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2005 to Jun 2020; peak Aug 2005 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2005 Dodge Dakota

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Dakota model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200527 (6%)
200618 (6%)
200711 (8%)
20085 (5%)
20092 (11%)
20104 (11%)
20114 (9%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have engine problems?: NHTSA has 27 owner complaints about the engine in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,000 miles.
Which Dodge Dakota year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 27 for the 2005.
Is there a engine recall for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Dakota is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.