Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Dakota 2003 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 2003 Dodge Dakota: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

296Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

4Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

5Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

27Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Suspension121

Brakes54

Engine36

Fuel and Propulsion System14

Air Bags13

Vehicle Speed Control9

Latches, Locks and Linkages3

Seat Belts3

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Suspension121 complaints

121 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V596000.

Brakes54 complaints

54 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Power Train40 complaints

40 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine36 complaints

36 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System35 complaints

35 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 03V389000.

Lighting25 complaints

25 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 02V322000.

Visibility19 complaints

19 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 04V216000.

Steering14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System14 complaints

14 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Air Bags13 complaints

13 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other6 complaints

6 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels5 complaints

5 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment4 complaints

4 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Driver Assistance and Stability Systems3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

02V322000Reported December 2, 2002 - 3,640 vehicles potentially affected

Lighting. Recall covering the lighting system, reported to NHTSA on December 2, 2002. The campaign covers an estimated 3,640 vehicles across all affected models.

03V389000Reported October 10, 2003 - 50,082 vehicles potentially affected

Electrical System. Recall covering the electrical system system, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 50,082 vehicles across all affected models.

04V216000Reported May 5, 2004 - 320,188 vehicles potentially affected

Visibility. Recall covering the visibility system, reported to NHTSA on May 5, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 320,188 vehicles across all affected models.

04V596000Reported December 21, 2004 - 592,707 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension. Recall covering the suspension system, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2004. The campaign covers an estimated 592,707 vehicles across all affected models.