2006 Dodge Dakota Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 13% of all 285 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 2 crashes, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 50,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 36
- 13% of 285 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 285
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Median mileage
- 50,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 0
When 2006 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Dec 19, 2006, latest Feb 18, 2026.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2006 Dodge Dakota
No safety recalls on record for this model year.
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 2006 Dodge Dakota have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 36 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 13% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 50,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most transmission complaints (81), compared with 36 for the 2006.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2006 Dodge Dakota?
- No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Dakota is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.