YearToAvoid

2007 Dodge Dakota Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all 144 complaints for this model year. That is #4 highest electrical complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. Median mileage at failure: 58,142 miles.

Electrical System complaints
15
10% of 144 complaints
All complaints this year
144
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
58,142 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2007 Dodge Dakota electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 14, 2008, latest May 4, 2026.

2007 Dodge Dakota electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Mar 2008Jun 2010Aug 2010Dec 2011Sep 2014Aug 2015Feb 2017
15 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2008 to May 2026; peak Aug 2015 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2007 Dodge Dakota

  1. NHTSA 14V795000Dec 16, 2014Electrical System54,164 vehicles

    Electrical system:ignition:switch

    Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

    Risk: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    Remedy: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

Electrical System complaints by Dakota model year

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

  1. 200537 (8%)
  2. 200633 (12%)
  3. 200715 (10%)
  4. 200817 (19%)
  5. 20093 (17%)
  6. 20106 (17%)
  7. 20115 (11%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Dodge Dakota have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all complaints for this model year. Median mileage at failure is 58,142 miles.
Which Dodge Dakota year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most electrical complaints (37), compared with 15 for the 2007.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2007 Dodge Dakota?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Dakota concerns the electrical: 14V795000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.