2007 Dodge Dakota Transmission & Powertrain Problems
NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 17% of all 144 complaints for this model year. That is #3 highest transmission complaint count among 7 Dakota model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 1 fire, and 3 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 39,000 miles.
- Transmission & Powertrain complaints
- 24
- 17% of 144 complaints
- All complaints this year
- 144
- Crashes reported
- 3
- Fires reported
- 1
- Injuries reported
- 3
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
When 2007 Dodge Dakota transmission complaints were filed
First complaint Sep 2, 2007, latest Dec 7, 2020.
Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Dodge Dakota
- NHTSA 06V341000Sep 7, 2006Transmission & Powertrain4,770 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Risk: If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. 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 2007 Dodge Dakota have transmission problems?
- NHTSA has 24 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 17% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 39,000 miles.
- Which Dodge Dakota year has the most transmission complaints?
- The 2005 Dodge Dakota has the most transmission complaints (81), compared with 24 for the 2007.
- Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Dodge Dakota?
- Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Dodge Dakota concerns the transmission: 06V341000.