2005 Dodge Dakota Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 17% of all 470 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 85,500 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 81
- 17% of 470 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 470
- Crashes reported
- 4
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 85,500 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2005 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Mar 24, 2005, latest Mar 13, 2022.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Dodge Dakota
- NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Dakota model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 81 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 85,500 miles.
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most transmission complaints (81), compared with 81 for the 2005.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Dodge Dakota?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Dakota concerns the transmission: 05V460000.