Major Problems with 2004 Dodge Dakota Derived from Complaints & Recalls

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Worst 3 complaints of 2004 Dodge Dakota

2004 Dodge Dakota AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 61827 miles

2004 Dodge Dakota AIR BAGS Victims: 2 Mileage: 78000 miles

2004 Dodge Dakota FRONTAL Victims: 1

Browse 2004 Dodge Dakota complaints by category

Problems with STEERING, FRONT and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Dakota owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
STEERING 2004 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 purchased 8/16/04. currently 2 200 miles on the vehicle. within the first week of...	64 ~ 69453 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION transmission slips rattling in the front suspension of the vehicle. took this truck back to outten county chrysler numerous times	16 ~ 41613 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM took delivery of 2004 dodge dakota slt on march 5 2004 within one month needle pegged at hot and check...	14 ~ 136599 miles
UPPER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT we just bought a new 2004 dodge dakota quad cab. we have just over 2000 miles on it mostly expressway...	12 ~ 3916 miles
ROTOR > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS when slowing down brake pedal pulsated and the steering wheel vibrated violently. *ak...	12 ~ 8278 miles
SUSPENSION passenger's side front tire wobbled while driving. as a result the steering wheel shook violently. *ak...	12 ~ 59850 miles
AIR BAGS was involved in a car accident on 4/22/06. i was driving 55 mph and a delivery truck pulled out in...	10 ~ 56929 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	9 ~ 16606 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC here's what i submitted to the dodge website: last night i returned from my dodge dealership after having new brake...	6 ~ 83792 miles
LOWER BALL JOINT > CONTROL ARM > FRONT i have a brand new 2004 dakota that has a ball joint squeak starting already at just over 4000 miles....	6 ~ 19738 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING i am looking for all people that are willing to speak to my attorney about problems they are having with...	5 ~ 101635 miles
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS consumer went off the road. the facts were unknown. consumer hit an embankment and vehicle rolled over. consumer was wearing...	5 ~ 32200 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER driver's side view mirror (manually operated)frozen in position. attempts to adjust resulted in cracked mirror glass....	4 ~ 34000 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	4 ~ 17250 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	4 ~ 32250 miles
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i am looking for all people that are willing to speak to my attorney about problems they are having with...	4 ~ 28750 miles
TIE ROD ASSEMBLY > LINKAGES > STEERING got dodge dakota 4x2 brand new. brakes squealed after 6 000 miles fixed under warranty. at 12 000 miles there...	4 ~ 49300 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL cruise control would engage itself intermittently while driving at high speed. vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate...	4 ~ 1250 miles
TIRES when rolling over a piece of wood in the road right rear tire blew out. no injures reported. *ak consumer	4 ~ 2860 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING clicking or tapping noise coming from engine compartment. truck returned to dealer with no satisfaction to date. mechanics state it...	4 ~ 45185 miles
VISIBILITY my son was on his way to the doctor for an injection in his 2004 dodge dakota. while driving at...	3 ~ 65225 miles
WHEELS while driving on the highway steering wheel felt a little loose. luckily only while backing into a parking spot -...	3 ~ 91167 miles
ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT on 3/25 my trucks instrument panel started to malfunction. all of my warning lights came on and my odometer quit...	3 ~ 34958 miles
POWER TRAIN consumer would like reimbursement for repairs to there 2004 dodge dakota sport. *kb the radiator failed and resulted in the...	3 ~ 103000 miles
WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM i am looking for all people that are willing to speak to my attorney about problems they are having with...	3 ~ 13900 miles
SEATS i am looking for all people that are willing to speak to my attorney about problems they are having with...	3
RACK AND PINION > STEERING consumer was making a right turn a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. consumer drove vehicle to...	3 ~ 17333 miles
WHEEL BEARING > FRONT > SUSPENSION i am concerned the 2004 dodge durango and dakota are not being investigated. they have the same ball-joints!!. also dodge	3 ~ 16000 miles
COOLING SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING took delivery of 2004 dodge dakota slt on march 5 2004 within one month needle pegged at hot and check...	3 ~ 7167 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING when the consumer tries to accelerate into traffic the engine revsup but the vehicle does not move. there have been...	3 ~ 4773 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER the driver headlight quit working. i went to the store to replace it thinking it had burnt out. when i...	2 ~ 115724 miles
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on 3/25 my trucks instrument panel started to malfunction. all of my warning lights came on and my odometer quit...	2 ~ 20850 miles
CALIPER > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS tl* - the contact stated in november 2005 while towing a boat on a bridge the brakes failed. he was...	2
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while driving vehicle stalled. consumer noticed that while the vehicle was running the rmps accelerated the speed. then vehicle stalled....	2 ~ 75000 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY while driving in inclement weather the windshield wipers would come on and go off on their own. the dealer was...	2
LABELS > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer indicated that tire pressure sticker provided wrong information. also the manual instruction did not provide the right psi pressure	2 ~ 23000 miles
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	2 ~ 750 miles
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	2 ~ 5750 miles
PADS > DISC > FOUNDATION COMPONENTS loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	2 ~ 750 miles
REAR > SUSPENSION loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	2 ~ 750 miles
PUMP > HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST > STEERING loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	2 ~ 5250 miles
MANUAL TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN stopped at traffic light had vehicle out of gear manual transmission after light changed put into gear truck lurched then...	2 ~ 825 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. the contact stated that she started the vehicle and noticed that check...	1 ~ 39000 miles
EXHAUST SYSTEM > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING exhaust leak on 2004 dodge dakota. *tr...	1 ~ 55000 miles
PARKING BRAKE i own a 2004 dakota quad 4x4 with 78k miles on it. i bought the truck new and have taken...	1 ~ 71000 miles
SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. the front passenger side air bag sensor has been recalibrated one time. when...	1
CLUTCH ASSEMBLY > POWER TRAIN clutch failed vehicle would not start unless push started was able to drive and shift normally. vehicle functioned normally upuntill...	1 ~ 68000 miles
UNIVERSAL JOINT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the steering locks while driving. he took the vehicle...	1 ~ 34000 miles
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 65 mph the driver side window opened independently and...	1 ~ 46803 miles
DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN vibrating at speeds greater than 50 mph. spoke to dodge reference #15238936 the vehicle continues to vibrate after multiple attempts...	1 ~ 35791 miles
SERVICE BRAKES at various times the brakes seem to lock up when coming to a stop quickly. this never happens when braking...	1 ~ 9580 miles
FAN/MOTOR > DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. the contact stated the the wire connected to the heater blower melted...	1 ~ 18000 miles
COLUMN > STEERING the truck has been in the shop numerous times for the same problems. i have a groaning noise in the...	1 ~ 46000 miles
ROTOR > DISC > SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 2004 dodge dakota with 14 000 miles truck <1year old front brake rotors warped not covered by chrysler from searching...	1 ~ 16000 miles
ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 2004 dodge durango. vehicle stalls no sputtering. while accelerating the vehicle has shut off without any warning. the steering wheel...	1 ~ 14500 miles
HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS > DOOR > BODY dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	1 ~ 9000 miles
IDLER AND ATTACHMENT > ARM > LINKAGES dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	1 ~ 9000 miles
RECLINER > FRONT ASSEMBLY > SEATS dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	1 ~ 9000 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > REAR > SUSPENSION dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	1 ~ 9000 miles
RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	1 ~ 9000 miles
SPRINGS > REAR > SUSPENSION dt: 2004 dodge dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler...	1 ~ 9000 miles
GASOLINE > ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING no accident. *jb...	1 ~ 14 miles
BUMPERS > BODY > STRUCTURE i am looking for all people that are willing to speak to my attorney about problems they are having with...	1
STRUCTURE when braking for a stop with the gas tank between half and full there is a loud "thumping" noise a...	1 ~ 95 miles
TANK ASSEMBLY > STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when braking for a stop with the gas tank between half and full there is a loud "thumping" noise a...	1 ~ 95 miles
STORAGE > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE when vehicle has 3/4 tank of gas. when slowing down there is a thumping noise coming from rear underneath vehicle....	1 ~ 3521 miles
DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM > VISIBILITY heater/ac blower motor wiring melts causing failure of defroster heater a/c premature failure of blower motor resistor etc. this may...	1 ~ 60000 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE i bought a 2004 dodge dakota quad cab in january of '04 and in august of that year i noticed...	1
FRONT > SEAT BELTS consumer went off the road. the facts were unknown. consumer hit an embankment and vehicle rolled over. consumer was wearing...	1
OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL > OTHER > EQUIPMENT consumer indicated that tire pressure sticker provided wrong information. also the manual instruction did not provide the right psi pressure	1
INTERIOR/UNDER DASH > WIRING > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM bought dakota new jan 04 at 10000 15000 and 18000rotors were replaced for shake in tk when braking still has...	1 ~ 10000 miles
AXLE HUBS > POWER TRAIN bought dakota new jan 04 at 10000 15000 and 18000rotors were replaced for shake in tk when braking still has...	1 ~ 10000 miles
ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC cruise control would engage itself intermittently while driving at high speed. vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate...	1 ~ 4000 miles
SWITCH > BRAKE LIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING cruise control would engage itself intermittently while driving at high speed. vehicle had been to the dealer on two separate...	1 ~ 4000 miles
RACK > RACK AND PINION > STEERING loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	1 ~ 1500 miles
DIFFERENTIAL UNIT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the...	1 ~ 1500 miles
ANTI-THEFT DEVICE > COLUMN LOCKING > STEERING steering wheel locked while towing behind a recreational motor home. this caused the front tires to drag sideways while being	1

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