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2003 Dodge Dakota Powertrain Problems

Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2003 Dodge Dakota has 21 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2003 Dodge Dakota

Suspension
96
Brakes
45
Engine
29
Electrical
24
Powertrain
21
Steering
14
Airbags
12
Lights
12
Visibility
11
Tires
7
Fuel System
6
Structure
6
Speed Control
5
Other
4

21

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Powertrain Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 25, 2020POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM1. WHILE SITTING IN PARK ON A AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. IN A STILL POSITION ROLLED FRONT OR BACK MORE...
Jul 17, 2019POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERVEHICLE WILL SHIFT GEAR MECHANICALLY, BUT WILL NOT SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL AND/OR PARK ON THE DASH. VEHIC...
Apr 6, 2014POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY FOB FAILED TO LOCK AND UNL...
Sep 30, 2012POWER TRAINTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR AXL...
Mar 11, 2009POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH HE NOTICED SMOKING COMING FROM THE ENG...
Jul 24, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SLIPPED OUT OF GEAR AN...
Jun 1, 2007POWER TRAINTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO ENTER THE VEHICLE, THE STICK SLIPPED...
Oct 21, 2005POWER TRAINON OCTOBER 20, 2005 I WAS DRIVING MY 2003 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD-CAB 4WD PICKUP BACK FROM VISITING A FRIE...
Jan 15, 2005POWER TRAINTRUCK SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WHEN STOP AND IS LEFT RUNNING. 1)EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE: STOP ...
Jun 16, 2004POWER TRAINTHE ARMS THAT HOLD THE FRONT END IN PLACE ARE BROKEN THEY WILL KNOT FIX IT. THEY ARE SAYING IT GOT H...
Apr 4, 2004POWER TRAINI HAVE THIS 2003 DAKOTA TRUCK WITH 22,000 MILES AND THE TRANSMISSION SLIP AT FIRST STARTUP AND IT IS...
Feb 20, 2004POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE TRANSMISSION SLIPPED. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE VEHI...
Dec 26, 2003POWER TRAINWHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. THE DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ...
Nov 28, 2003POWER TRAINMY 03 DAKOTA'S AXLE AIR BREATHER CAME LOOSE DUE TO A FAULTY MOUNTING CLIP. AS A RESULT THE CAP AT TH...
Nov 20, 2003POWER TRAINAUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT TO THIRD GEAR UNLESS THE GAS PEDAL IS ALMOST FULLY RELEASED. ...
Nov 10, 2003POWER TRAINENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TRANMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT FROM THIRD GEAR. DEALER CONFIRMED...
Aug 15, 2003POWER TRAINTRANSMISSION INTERMITTENTLY JERKS/SHUDDERS WHEN ACCELERATING AROUND 30-40 MPH.
Jul 6, 2003POWER TRAINAFTER DRIVING APPROX. 4 HOURS FROM FRESNO TO RENO ON JULY 6, 2003 WE WERE COMING OVER INTERSTATE 80 ...
Jan 12, 2003POWER TRAINTRUCK WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY WHEN GOING UP GRADE. ENGINE WILL REV AT 4500-5000 RPM BUT WILL NOT SH...
Aug 31, 2002POWER TRAINLOCATION OF GEAR SHIFT LEVER IS POSITIONED, WHERE IF REACHING OVER TO AJUST RADIO OR AIR CONDITIONIN...

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