Major Problems with 2007 Dodge Dakota Derived from Complaints & Recalls


Custom-fit Add-ons



Worst 3 complaints of 2007 Dodge Dakota

2007 Dodge Dakota FRONTAL Victims: 2 Mileage: 53000 miles

2007 Dodge Dakota COLUMN SHIFT Victims: 1 Mileage: 4950 miles

2007 Dodge Dakota AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Victims: 1 Mileage: 5400 miles

Browse 2007 Dodge Dakota complaints by category

Problems with AIR BAGS, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Dodge Dakota owners.

Problem Category Number of Problems
AIR BAGS
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota quad cab slt(na). the contact stated that while driving 45 mph the vehicle...
56
~ 20409 miles
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that after pulling her vehicle in driveway she left the...
12
~ 24993 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
turn signal intermittently fails. moving turn signal lever for a left turn results in flashing of right front and rear...
11
~ 57673 miles
STEERING
the steering on my dodge dakota pickup froze up so that all of a sudden i could not turn the...
11
~ 63203 miles
POWER TRAIN
to whom it may concern i want to inform this organization and future people whom would want to buy a...
9
~ 91616 miles
SUSPENSION
2007 dodge dakota with 63700 miles had tie rod end failure causing steering and control problems. had this failure occurred...
7
~ 48955 miles
ENGINE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota.while driving at approximately 70 mph the engine stalled without warning. the vehicle...
4
~ 80610 miles
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
turn signal intermittently fails. moving turn signal lever for a left turn results in flashing of right front and rear...
3
~ 20440 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. while driving 10 mph and engaging the brake pedal the pin that connects...
3
~ 20833 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
shortly after i bought the 2007 dakota 4x4 [v-6] 6sp. manual trans] when upon passing a vehicle on i-5 the...
3
~ 15044 miles
VISIBILITY
i own a 2007 dodge dakota 4wd/4dr the windshield wipers when turned on do not come on even when i...
3
~ 44584 miles
FRONT > SUSPENSION
notified dealer of tire struts & shocks on july 19 2008 by phone. larry said to come in and pick...
3
~ 30561 miles
FRAME AND MEMBERS > STRUCTURE
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that when driving at 30 mph he hit a...
2
~ 15000 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
when filling the gas tank at the shutoff stage it will shoot gasoline out of the neck which runs down...
2
~ 12150 miles
SERVICE BRAKES
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the abs system failed and caused an increase...
2
~ 32700 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
driving between 35 and 45 mph. the engine shut off the key had not been touched. the gas gauge dropped...
2
~ 15450 miles
SHOCK ABSORBER > FRONT > SUSPENSION
i purchased a new 2007 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 automatic. the front shocks are inadequate for the vehicle. on...
2
~ 5 miles
POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS > VISIBILITY
lat year we bought a 2007dodge dakota new. 2 weeks after we drove it off the lot all the power...
2
~ 40900 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE
driver's side front door opens unexpectedly while in motion when locked or not....
1
~ 72500 miles
SWITCH > IGNITION > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 55 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle...
1
~ 156937 miles
WHEELS
i went to rotate my tires on my 2007 dodge dakota which only has 11 773 miles on it....
1
~ 11773 miles
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
engine stalled & would not restart for several minutes. would eventually restart and run fine for about 10 minutes and
1
~ 3800 miles
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the transfer case seal started to erode which caused...
1
~ 22980 miles
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER > VISIBILITY
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. he stated that the windshield wipers would operate intermittently. while driving at speeds...
1
~ 48000 miles
TURN SIGNAL > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. he stated that the windshield wipers would operate intermittently. while driving at speeds...
1
~ 48000 miles
BEAD > TIRES
notified dealer of tire struts & shocks on july 19 2008 by phone. larry said to come in and pick...
1
~ 23683 miles
LPG SYSTEMS > RECREATIONAL VEHICLE/TRAILER > EQUIPMENT
notified dealer of tire struts & shocks on july 19 2008 by phone. larry said to come in and pick...
1
~ 23683 miles
WRECKER AND WHEEL LIFT DEVICES > MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT
notified dealer of tire struts & shocks on july 19 2008 by phone. larry said to come in and pick...
1
~ 23683 miles
MARKINGS > TIRES
notified dealer of tire struts & shocks on july 19 2008 by phone. larry said to come in and pick...
1
~ 23683 miles
PEDALS AND LINKAGES > SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. while driving between 10-15 mph the contact merged into traffic and made a...
1
~ 31000 miles
HEADLIGHTS > EXTERIOR LIGHTING
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. while driving 70 mph in the rain the headlights failed. the contact had...
1
~ 142542 miles
COLUMN SHIFT > LEVER AND LINKAGE > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
i pulled into my driveway and left my truck running with the lights on. i unloaded some supplies and while...
1
~ 4950 miles
TORQUE CONVERTER > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN
on august 25 2007 i purchased a brand new 2007 dodge dakota quad cab pickup from geweke chrysler/dodge in lodi...
1
~ 500 miles
CRUISE CONTROL > VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. while driving 70 mph with the cruise control activated the contacts husband decelerated....
1
~ 5000 miles
LATCH > DOORS > LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
dodge dakota st 4x4 extra cab. rear passenger side rear door would not open. this was with only 14 miles...
1
~ 14 miles
SIDEWALL > TIRES
i have a 2007 dodge dakota it had 1880 miles on it when the drivers side rear tire blew out...
1
FRONTAL > AIR BAGS
i recently had a car accident going 40-45 mph in my 2007 dodge dakota crew cab and the driver and
1
~ 53000 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER
on two occasions this vehicle experienced a serious safety issue when intermittently the turn signals fail to operate simultaneously with...
1
~ 23125 miles
EQUIPMENT
tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that something is rubbing on the rim and chewing away...
1
~ 2000 miles

Torque wrench

  • EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 10~150 ft./lb., 13.6 ~ 203.5 N/m

    EPAuto 1/2-inch Drive Click Torque Wrenc...

    • Durable Ratchet Head: Made from Hardened treated Chrome Vanadium steel alloy (Cr-V) Corrosion-Retardant: Satin Finish. Made in Taiwan
    • Easy Storage: A sturdy plastic storage case is included. Non-Slip Grip: Knurled handle
    • Easy to Read: High...
  • LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench 10~150 Ft-Lb/13.6~203.5 Nm (LX-183)

    LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...

    • PRECISE - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
    • DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat-treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
    • LONGEVITY -...
  • LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench 25-250 Ft-Lb/33.9-338.9 Nm (LX-184)

    LEXIVON 1/2-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...

    • PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
    • DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
    • LONG-LASTING...
  • LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench 10~80 Ft-Lb/13.6~108.5 Nm (LX-182)

    LEXIVON 3/8-Inch Drive Click Torque Wren...

    • PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
    • DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
    • LONG-LASTING...
  • LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inch Drive | 20~200 in-lb/2.26~22.6 Nm (LX-181)

    LEXIVON Inch Pound Torque Wrench 1/4-Inc...

    • PRECISION - Ships pre-calibrated to +/- 4% accuracy and ready to use. Include calibration certificate with traceable serial number.
    • DURABLE - Reinforced ratchet gear head constructed from hardened, heat treated Chrome Vanadium alloy steel.
    • LONG-LASTING...
  • TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque Wrench (10-80 ft.-lb.) 24330

    TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Micrometer Torque ...

    • Includes 1-pc. 3/8 in. drive torque wrench; Storage case; Product manual with torque conversion chart
    • Wrench emits a click that can be heard and felt when the preset value is reached
    • Permanently marked, high-contrast dual-range...

Mechanic tool set

  • Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set in Tool Storage Case - CTK180

    Crescent 180 Pc. Professional Tool Set i...

    • The Crescent Professional Tool Set has a newly designed 72T quick release ratchet
    • Carefully selected assortment of hand tools for most industrial, mechanical, and consumer applications
    • Get incredible access from combination wrenches with narrow heads,...
  • Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, Hand Box Set in Metal, 3 Drawers, Red (CMMT45303)

    Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 215 Piece, ...

    • MINIMAL ARCH SWING: 72-tooth 1/4 in. and 3/8 in. Drive Ratchets produce a 5-degree arc swing. Ideal balance between access and durability.
    • VERSATILE: Comprehensive set of 1/4 in., 3/8 in. Drive Sockets and Drive Tool...
  • Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece with 3 Drawers, Sockets, Extension Bars, Wrenches, Hex Keys, and More (CMMT45305)

    Craftsman Mechanic Tool Set, 230 Piece w...

    • TACKLE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS: Complete automotive jobs and general mechanic fixes with this heavy-duty, 230-piece all-in-one mechanic tool set
    • OPEN AND CLOSE THE DRAWERS WITH ONE HAND as you work with a spring-loaded locking...
  • DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4' & 3/8' & 1/2' Drive, SAE/Metric, 205-piece (DWMT81534)

    DEWALT Mechanics Tool Set, 1/4" & 3/8" &...

    • 72 tooth count ratchet providing a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
    • Anti-slip driver handle provides maximum comfort
    • Housed in a durable carrying case with metal latches
    • Full-polish chrome for corrosion resistance
  • DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Set, 142-Piece, 1/4 & 3/8' Drive, MM/SAE (DWMT73802)

    DEWALT Mechanics Tools Kit and Socket Se...

    • Socket sets include 72 tooth count ratchets which allow for a 5 degree arc swing for maneuverability in restricted areas
    • Ratchets include a low profile directional lever to help reduce catch points and for easy...
  • Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with Chrome Finish and Case - Set of 201 Pieces

    Amazon Basics Mechanic's Tool Set with C...

    • Mechanic tool kit and socket set for tackling multiple sizes and types of fasteners, especially nuts and bolts
    • Includes a 201-piece set that combines most popular sockets, wrenches, hex keys, and screwdriver bits
    • Both metric...

Tool box

  • TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lock & Key, Tool Storage Cabinet w/Wheels, Detachable Top, Drawers, Side Hooks & Drawer Liners, Tool Organizer Box for Garage, Warehouse & Repair Shop, Red

    TUFFIOM 8-Drawer Rolling Tool Chest w/Lo...

    • LARGE STORAGE CAPACITY: The rolling tool chest is designed with 8 drawers and 1 bottom cabinet for storing tools, small equipment or other objects. And the bottom cabinet features side hooks for hanging tools like...
  • beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST60500APB Stackable Storage System - 3 Piece Set (Small Toolbox, Deep Toolbox, and Rolling Tote)

    beyond by BLACK+DECKER BLACK+DECKER BDST...

    • Sturdy + Stackable: Durable Auto-Lock Latches Make Connecting These Stackable Units Quick And Easy
    • Quick Access: The Quick-Release On The Locking Latch Allows You To Easily Separate Each Module When Stacked For Quick Access To...
  • BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20' Portable 3 Drawer Steel Tool Box with Metal Latch Closure, Red

    BIG RED ANTBD133-XB Torin 20" Portable 3...

    • Heavy duty tool box is made of thick steel, with powder coat red paint finish, beautiful and easy to clean
    • Measures 20.5" L x 8.5" W x 12" H, and is equipped with 3 drawers...
  • DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Repair Tool Combination Package Mixed Tool Set Hand Tool Kit with Plastic Toolbox Storage Case

    DEKOPRO 228 Piece Socket Wrench Auto Rep...

    • HIGH QUALITY&STANDARDS:Forged from high-quality steel and finished in high-polish chrome,strength, durability, anti-corrosion protection.All the tools meet or exceed ANSI critical standards
    • COMPLETE VARIETIES:Contains tools needed for most small repairs and basic DIY projects around the...
  • Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers Multi-Function Storage Portable Toolbox Organizer, Black/Orange ATRJH-3430T

    Torin 17-Inch Plastic Tool Box,3-Tiers M...

    • Tough metal latches are solid and easy to open and close, with long use life
    • Foldable three-tier tray provides you with more storage space and you can separate metric and imperial tools to take them...
  • CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Household Tool Set - Perfect for Car Enthusiasts and DIY Home Repairs

    CARTMAN 148 Piece Automotive and Househo...

    • Comprehensive Tool Set: The Cartman 148-Piece Tool Kit includes all the crucial tools needed for everyday home repairs and maintenance, from cutting to tightening, measuring to hammering.
    • Durable and Corrosion-Resistant: All tools in the kit...


2007 Dodge Dakota specs
Compare

Exterior

Bulbs

Maintenance

Complaints

Forgive our ad-diction! It's just our funky little way of keeping the lights on. Bear with us!

Discussion