

Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
$2500+ (2%)
$1000 - $2499 (8%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (38%)
302-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Texas, United States - Aug 2017 | |||
Mar 201660000 miUS $40 | O2 sensor failure behind the catalytic converter. Check engine diagnosed with scanner at the auto parts store. The sensor costs about $35 and was installed in less than hour by myself. | ||
Aug 201785000 miUS $500 | Water pump failure. Leaked coolant over the belts causing them to slip and become frayed. The repair was around $450 with labor. |
302-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Wisconsin, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018278 miUS $300 | Coolant leak |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Texas, United States - Mar 2009 | |||
Mar 200916000 mi | Replaced turn signal switch under warranty |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in New Jersey, United States - Jul 2015 | |||
Jul 201327000 miUS $600 | Driver's side wire fell of window motor. Passenger's side motor failed. | ||
Jul 201538000 miUS $70 | Truck was shifting very hard. Replaced throttle position sensor myself. Took about 10 minutes. All is well after repair. |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Oklahoma, United States - Jan 2013 | |||
Jan 201370000 miUS $700 | steering gear replaced |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in South Dakota, United States - Oct 2008 | |||
Oct 200835000 miUS $200 | Replace worn tie rods |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in New Jersey, United States Jun 2014 - Jun 2020 | |||
Jun 201478000 miUS $80 | Both lower ball joints replaced. | ||
Apr 201581000 miUS $120 | Replaced both front brake calipers and bled system | ||
Jun 201581500 miUS $35 | Poor throttle response and transmission shifting issues. Check engine light came on. Replaced TPS. Problem solved | ||
Jul 201582500 miUS $30 | Replaced rear axle fluid and conditioner. Problem solved. | ||
May 201892000 miUS $75 | Left side front brake caliper froze. Replaced caliper and pads. | ||
Feb 20198900 miUS $1100 | Exhaust leak at manifolds. Both Exhaust Manifolds Replaced | ||
Apr 202095000 miUS $1200 | Rack and input shaft replaced |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Puerto Rico - Aug 2007 | |||
Aug 200711700 mi | noise under dash, air conditioner box vibration under low speeds |
Dodge Dakota in Florida, United States - Jan 2009 | |||
Jan 200937007 miUS $500 | when turning steering wheel from lock to lock (ie when parking) belt would squeel, known issue, dodge dealership installed a overrunning clutch to alternator to fix. |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in North Carolina, United States Jun 2014 - Feb 2024 | |||
Feb 201440500 miUS $395 | replaced left tie rod replaced brake hoses rotors, pads & calipers. All under warranty except hoses. | ||
Mar 201440500 miUS $395 | Left front caliber locked up. Replaced both front brake hoses, pads calipers & rotors, all under warranty except hoses | ||
Sep 201445000 miUS $565 | Replaced all bearings in rear differential | ||
Sep 201661300 miUS $389 | Right Sway bar link broken. Replaced right and left links |
Engine not specified
Dodge Dakota in Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013 | |||
Sep 2013126000 miUS $167 | needed new front struts, both sides. |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 6-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2015 | |||
Dec 2013137000 miUS $1700 | Replaced clutch, release bearing, pivot arm, master and slave cylinder. Release bearing had come partially apart and damaged fingers on clutch. (Mechanic?) Screwed up job and had to redo. Lost use of truck for a month and still not perfect. | ||
Apr 2015150000 miUS $1400 | Replaced entire clutch assembly. Release bearing had blown apart and damaged all of the clutch components internal, as well as the slave cylinder too. |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in North Dakota, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2017 | |||
Mar 200951985 miUS $188 | Replace EGR valve Transmission cooler line 52029226AD was leaking where rubber hose joined to fitting into the radiator - line was replaced. | ||
Jun 200954713 mi | Screw came loose in driver's door latch mechanism, causing the outside handle to not work. Screw was located inside the door and reinstalled with Loctite. DIY job. | ||
Aug 200957559 miUS $315 | RH outer tie rod end replaced, front end realigned. | ||
Jan 201062400 miUS $16 | Oil pressure light on, suspect pressure sensor. Sensor replaced and oil pressure light performed as expected. DIY job. | ||
Mar 201064279 miUS $300 | Camshaft angle sensor failed - lost invoice, cost is approximate. | ||
Nov 201072122 miUS $215 | Replace LH outer tie rod end and realign -- at tire shop | ||
Dec 201074800 miUS $72 | Replace RH front swaybar endlink - DIY in family farm's shop. | ||
Jan 201176236 miUS $192 | Replace LH front swaybar endlink - serviced at dealer. | ||
Mar 201178153 mi | Noticed noise from steering column, tightened pinch bolt on steering shaft located above brake pedal. Noise went away. | ||
Sep 201186015 miUS $455 | U-joint beginning to fail at front end of rear driveshaft. Rear axle pinion seal leak noted also. U-joint and pinion seal replaced at dealer. | ||
May 201294200 miUS $315 | Check Engine Light started flashing after passing a slow truck. Read codes, code P0305 was set. Changed cyl. #5 spark plug, no improvement. Took to dealer, dealer replaced injector in cyl. #5 and solved problem. | ||
Feb 2013104500 miUS $761 | CEL came on, vehicle would buck at higher throttle openings. P0344 code. Diagnosis determined the cam position sensor was bad & cam position sensor was replaced Trans cooler line leak observed during recent oil change. Leaking line 52029226AD was replaced. Dealer observed leak at front crankshaft oil seal - seal was replaced. | ||
Jan 2014104700 mi | Front axle gearbox leaking oil where left driveshaft comes out | ||
Jul 2014115300 miUS $2250 | Brought in for suspected failing ball joint in left front and wanted new shock absorbers. Shocks, left lower ball joint, right lower control arm replaced, steering aligned. (LCA due to shock pivot bushing not serviced separately) | ||
May 2016128200 miUS $75 | LF brake caliper was not fully retracting, causing brake drag & excessive heat. Replaced caliper and caliper hose. Noticed CV boot at LF is leaking. Bought shaft & tried to install, but the hub was too rusted to the knuckle to be removed with hand tools. Will have to take to a shop that can press the hub out of the knuckle. |
Dodge Dakota in Arizona, United States - Dec 2006 | |||
Dec 200638000 miUS $100 | Outboard seal on transfer case was leaking. Out of operation less than 1 day and was covered under 70,000 mile warranty with 100 deduction. |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
Oct 200913000 miUS $180 | Right front wheel bearing was replaced. | ||
Jun 201219000 miUS $100 | right front axle seal was leaking | ||
Sep 201321000 miUS $319 | left front wheel bearing replaced | ||
Feb 201522300 miUS $156 | Dead battery | ||
Apr 201623200 miUS $110 | Front brake calipers were frozen. |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Alabama, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022 | |||
Nov 200840000 miUS $335 | Replaced shocks. | ||
Sep 201283000 miUS $45 | Passenger side exhaust manifold broke 2 bolts causing an exhaust leak | ||
Sep 2015116000 miUS $25 | Vapor pump on gas tank changed. | ||
Nov 2015116000 miUS $35 | Replaced EGR valve. | ||
Dec 2015116000 miUS $75 | Changed 2 left oxygen sensors. Replaced hood supports. | ||
Oct 2017133000 miUS $85 | Front wheel bearings making noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings | ||
Mar 2018137000 miUS $15 | Replaced emergency brake release lever. | ||
Jul 2021163000 miUS $200 | Radiator leaking. Replaced Radiator water pump & thermostat | ||
Apr 2022169000 miUS $70 | Ac clutch failure. Replace clutch | ||
Jun 2022171000 miUS $80 | Driver Wheel bearing noisy |
Dodge Dakota in Indiana, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2013 | |||
Jan 201262000 mi | Broken bolts on both exhaust manifolds. New bolts and gaskets installed | ||
Feb 201262200 mi | Front crankshaft seal leaking oil. New seal installed. | ||
Jun 201263000 miUS $25 | Squeaky suspension, greased ball joint | ||
Mar 201364000 miUS $400 | Replaced the driver side ball joint (loose). Replaced leaf spring bushings (squeaking). Had replaced the passenger side ball joint soon after buying the truck in April 2011. |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2015 | |||
Dec 2013135000 miUS $67 | The Line Pressure Sensor was leaking transmission fluid past O-rings. |
Dodge Dakota in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Sep 2018 | |||
Jul 2017122000 miUS $1000 | Trouble shifting gears, would not shift out of gears |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in California, United States Oct 2005 - Sep 2013 | |||
Aug 20056911 mi | 1st rebuild of rear end. New shaft axles, lubricant, etc. | ||
Jan 200613279 mi | Shoe kit | ||
Feb 200615368 miUS $100 | Rebuild rear axle. Grinding from axle started about 3 months after first month and got worse with time. 100 deductible. 2nd rebuild for this. | ||
Apr 200737937 miUS $326 | Transmission pan leaking. New seal and 5qkts of fluid. | ||
Oct 200750788 miUS $138 | New Bearings, Seal Axle, cup diffe, cup drive, lubricant, gear kit, etc was done to the truck. | ||
Nov 2011105000 mi | Rebuild seems to have been done right this time. Previously required a rebuild every 35000 miles or so. The winding sound would get louder the closer it got to going out. | ||
May 2012127800 miUS $600 | Radiator replacement | ||
Aug 2013147000 mi | Lost 2 quarts of transmission fluid. No leaks detected. Keeping a eye on it. |
Dodge Dakota in Arizona, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2013 | |||
Aug 2013155100 miUS $150 | TuneUp.It had been 60 or 80K since last tumeup. |
Dodge Dakota in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014 | |||
Jul 200935000 miUS $420 | Front rotors warped, which over heated the brake pads and caliper seals. Replaced rotors with high performance slotted & drilled rotors, new brake pads and OEM calipers. | ||
Dec 201148000 miUS $75 | Replaced rear shock absorbers. Replaced front struts. |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Iowa, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2013 | |||
Jun 201396000 miUS $65 | both lower ball joints had broken and I replaced them on my own was stunned to find the replacement parts had grease zerts but what ever |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Alberta, Canada Jun 2018 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 2018130820 miC $300 | Replaced inoperative fan clutch and radiator cap | ||
Feb 2022149751 miC $6500 | blown head gasket, required partial rebuild of heads |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in South Carolina, United States - Jun 2006 | |||
Jun 200636000 miUS $50 | Check Engine light was on. Dealer couldn't see anything wrong, but said that some kind of valve will sometimes cause it and they replaced that valve. |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in California, United States - Mar 2010 | |||
Mar 200967000 miUS $500 | leaking manifold gasket |
Dodge Dakota in Missouri, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
Apr 201875000 miUS $280 | replaced leaking pinion seal in differential |
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Delaware, United States - Feb 2011 | |||
Mar 200945000 miUS $300 | steering wheel linkage | ||
Feb 201154000 miUS $30 | Fan speed resistor melted |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Texas, United States Jul 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
Nov 202113500 miUS $800 | transmission had to be replaced. It did not go past 40 and then slowly dies out. |
Dodge Dakota in South Carolina, United States - Jun 2015 | |||
Oct 2013107200 mi | Replaced right rear caliper. Resurfaced pad and rotor. | ||
Jan 2014111500 mi | De glaze rear pads Replace intermediate steering shaft | ||
Feb 2014115000 miUS $30 | Oil dripping on hot components causing occasional smoke in cabin. It's such a slow leak that mechanic suggested not repairing it, due to expense. Leak is so slow that I don't even have to add oil in between changes. | ||
Sep 2014127500 miUS $75 | Water pump pulley failed. Replaced water pump & tensioner pulley. | ||
Jun 2015140000 miUS $750 | Progressively louder noise coming from front end. Front passenger side wheel bearing failure -- required entire wheel hub replacement as it is a sealed unit. Failure caused uneven front tire wear; replaced both tires and did 4-whl alignment |
Dodge Dakota in Nevada, United States Jun 2014 - Jul 2022 | |||
Aug 201479900 miUS $170 | Driver's side front electric door lock actuator failed. Part available only from dealer, but had independent garage replace the actuator, while having other routine maintenance done. | ||
Jan 2017106300 miUS $850 | Replaced upper ball joints/control arm assemblies. Lower ball joints checked and okay. Realigned front end after repairs finish. | ||
Jun 2018127062 miUS $4410 | Dreaded known problem with premature head gasket failure on Dodge 3.7L V-6 engines. Small crack apparently developed, leading to gradual coolant loss over time. Regular mechanic diagnosed the minute crack using dye/chemical trace method. Cost to replace head gasket only slightly less than cost of replacement engine, so decided to replace engine. Remanufactured crated engine purchased by owner and installed by mechanic. Rebuild included TSB upgrades to valve seats and guides; thicker/more durable head gaskets, & improved oil pump. | ||
Jul 2022162000 miUS $130 | Inspected for leak in A/C system, as system cooling performance had dropped rather suddenly. Check engine light came on. Bad O2 sensor suspected. O2 sensors were tested and determined to be within correct operating parameters. Mechanic's best guess was recent gas purchase had too much ethanol content and caused the O2 sensor to erroneously detect too lean an air/fuel mixture. Check engine light reset and no further issues after topping of with better quality gasoline. |
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Pennsylvania, United States - Jun 2009 | |||
May 200621838 mi | Engine ran rough, Dealer pulled up PO456 code, found insulation on one of the Spark Plugs cracked, replaced all 6. Updated the PCM. | ||
Jun 200949120 miUS $13 | Fan Blower speed resistor |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in New York, United States - Nov 2010 | |||
Sep 200430353 mi | P0456 code. Dealer replaced fuel cap (warranty) | ||
Nov 200433621 mi | Slight squeal noise at initial engine start. Dealer replaced Fan Clutch. Warranty. | ||
Jul 200782591 miUS $76 | Replace blower motor resistor. | ||
May 2008100726 miUS $91 | Replace air filter, pcv valve & spark plugs. | ||
Feb 2009117783 miUS $125 | Broke front sway bar link due to hitting large pothole. | ||
Jul 2009130278 miUS $408 | Replace left & right outer tie-rods, front shocks, and perform front end alignment. | ||
Dec 2009137110 miUS $289 | Clunk and snaps in steering column when turning. Replace left & right inner tie-rods. Perform front end alignment. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Colorado, United States - Nov 2007 | |||
Nov 200736525 miUS $850 | Replace driver's window regulator. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Minnesota, United States Jun 2018 - Jan 2022 | |||
Jun 2018205000 miUS $24 | Rubber stabilizer mounts | ||
May 2021138000 miUS $380 | Fuel pump |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Texas, United States - May 2010 | |||
Apr 200535000 mi | Rebuilt rear-end under warranty. Rear-end was extremely noisy; poor assembly tolerances suspected. | ||
May 200660000 miUS $100 | Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced. Bearing made audible clunk at slow speeds over bumps when turning. | ||
Aug 200790000 miUS $200 | Upper ball joints replaced. | ||
May 2010150000 miUS $150 | Water pump replaced; seals were leaking. Noisy belt tensioner replaced at the same time. |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Alberta, Canada - Jan 2011 | |||
Jan 2011107322 miC $3800 | Breaks front,back fluid flush 4 tires shocks water pump |
Dodge Dakota in Missouri, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 2018204000 miUS $500 | Differential carrier bearings went out. Timer control unit (body control module) stopped working due to corroded wires. Replaced TCU and wiring harnesses from junkyard parts. New parts unavailable including dealership. |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Ohio, United States - Aug 2016 | |||
Aug 201643000 miUS $201 | had to replace water pump again every 20,000 miles |
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Indiana, United States Jun 2009 - Dec 2021 | |||
Mar 200956000 miUS $375 | Driver's side power window stopped operating. Dealer replaced motor and lift assembly. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Texas, United States Jun 2010 - Jun 2018 | |||
Dec 2010101000 miUS $800 | Replaced all shocks and steering bushings. | ||
May 2011106000 miUS $200 | Replaced radiator replaced swaybar bushings | ||
Oct 2011US $50 | Replaced cracked hoses on emissions systems. | ||
Jul 2017146000 miUS $730 | Ruptured AC discharge hose replaced. | ||
Apr 2018148000 miUS $275 | Replaced front calipers, pads, and rotors, recharged brake system. |
Dodge Dakota in Ohio, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
Jun 2018134000 miUS $1800 | Brake lines completely rusted thru |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Maine, United States - Mar 2013 | |||
Mar 201353000 miUS $295 | Replaced rusted fuel tank strap/ |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 5-speed manual RWD
Dodge Dakota in New York, United States - Jan 2011 | |||
Mar 200988000 miUS $900 | Computers and sensors - engine, transmission, and drivetrain, repair |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Ohio, United States Jun 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
Jan 2018206000 miUS $105 | Replaced front rotors and pads. Caliper slides are worn, causing pads to hang. No repair of the slides is possible, they are integrated into the steering knuckle. |
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
Dodge Dakota in Kansas, United States Jan 2021 - Apr 2023 | |||
Mar 2021172346 miUS $300 | Replaced right front axle seal | ||
Nov 2021172836 miUS $2000 | Replace brake lines (including hard lines) and rear brake cylinders |
Dodge Dakota in Michigan, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
May 2018151000 miUS $50 | replace bank 1 sensor 1 O2 sensor. Passenger side pre cat sensor |
Dodge Dakota in North Carolina, United States Dec 2020 - Jul 2022 | |||
Jul 2022199000 miUS $1500 | replace bank 1 head gasket, entire engine refresh |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Connecticut, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
May 201890000 miUS $560 | Brake drum hoses blew , had to replace rotors etc. |
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
Dodge Dakota in Washington, United States Jun 2018 - May 2019 | |||
Jun 2018117000 miUS $100 | R&R fan clutch failed, while doing this R&R discovered a mimor coolant resevoir leak, removed tank and repaired the leak with JBWeld. no further leaking observed since repair |
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
Dodge Dakota in Michigan, United States Jun 2018 - Nov 2021 | |||
Aug 201841000 miUS $75 | R & R exhaust header right side. Also ball joints. |
Engine not specified
Dodge Dakota in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
Jul 2018183000 mi | heater core leak |
8-cylinder manual 4WD
Dodge Dakota in New Mexico, United States Oct 2015 - Oct 2018 | |||
May 201580000 miUS $300 | Leak CV replaced both | ||
Nov 2015US $40 | Leak in radiator replaced Replaced thermostat Leaking power steering hose |