Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,500 miles.

Which Dodge Dakota year has the most steering complaints?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most steering complaints (47), compared with 47 for the 2005.

Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?

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

2005 Dodge Dakota Steering Problems

NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all 470 complaints for this model year. That is the highest steering complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 57,500 miles.

Steering complaints: 47; 10% of 470 complaints
All complaints this year: 470
Crashes reported: 6
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 57,500 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2005 Dodge Dakota steering complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 28, 2005, latest Nov 30, 2018.

47 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2005 to Nov 2018; peak Jul 2006 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2005 Dodge Dakota

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Dakota model year

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

200547 (10%)
200647 (16%)
200712 (8%)
200817 (19%)
20090 (0%)
20105 (14%)
20110 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?: NHTSA has 47 owner complaints about the steering in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 57,500 miles.
Which Dodge Dakota year has the most steering complaints?: The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most steering complaints (47), compared with 47 for the 2005.
Is there a steering recall for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Dakota is classified under steering. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.