Does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have engine problems?

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 38,514 miles.

Which Dodge Dakota year has the most engine complaints?

The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 18 for the 2006.

Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Dakota?

No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Dakota is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

2006 Dodge Dakota Engine Problems

NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all 285 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest engine complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. Median mileage at failure: 38,514 miles.

Engine complaints: 18; 6% of 285 complaints
All complaints this year: 285
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 38,514 mi
Related recalls: 0

When 2006 Dodge Dakota engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 11, 2006, latest Apr 2, 2021.

18 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2006 to Apr 2021; peak May 2006 (1).

Engine recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Dodge Dakota have engine problems?: NHTSA has 18 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 38,514 miles.
Which Dodge Dakota year has the most engine complaints?: The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most engine complaints (27), compared with 18 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Dakota?: No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Dakota is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.