2005 Dodge Dakota Structure & Body Problems
NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about body and structure problems in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 11% of all 470 complaints for this model year. That is the highest body and structure complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 22 fires and 6 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,000 miles.
- Structure & Body complaints
- 51
- 11% of 470 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 470
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 22
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Median mileage
- 81,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Dodge Dakota body and structure complaints were filed
First complaint Feb 24, 2005, latest Mar 20, 2026.
Structure & Body recalls for the 2005 Dodge Dakota
- NHTSA 17V820000Dec 20, 2017Structure & Body16,900 vehicles
Seats:front assembly:seat heater/cooler
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks equipped with heated seats. These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.
Risk: The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T80.
Structure & Body complaints by Dakota model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 200551 (11%)
- 200613 (5%)
- 20074 (3%)
- 20085 (5%)
- 20090 (0%)
- 20100 (0%)
- 20111 (2%)
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have body and structure problems?
- NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about the body and structure in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 81,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most body and structure complaints?
- The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most body and structure complaints (51), compared with 51 for the 2005.
- Is there a body and structure recall for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Dakota concerns the body and structure: 17V820000.