Suspension complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2005 Dodge Dakota has 36 NHTSA suspension complaints and 0 suspension-related recalls.
36
Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2022 | SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | *Incomplete Recall Status* ***Defect in transfer case*** Complaint of Manufacturer Defect in 2005 D... |
| Dec 28, 2018 | SUSPENSION | I TOOK MY 2005 DAKOTA TO REPAIR SHOP BECAUSE OF CLUNKING NOISE ON FRONT DRIVERS SIDE. NOISE WAS HEAR... |
| Nov 8, 2016 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE REAR OF THE VEHICL... |
| Jul 5, 2016 | SUSPENSION | AROUND 50,000 MILES UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS MAKING POPPING SOUNDS. TOOK TO LOCAL REPAIR SHOP . R... |
| Jun 15, 2014 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN AT APPROX... |
| Jan 1, 2014 | SUSPENSION,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE FOUR WHEEL SYSTEM DISENGAGED ON ITS... |
| Jul 31, 2013 | SUSPENSION | LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHILE TURNING, STOPPING OR EVEN GETTING INTO TRUCK DIAGNOSIS FOUND LOWER RIGH... |
| Aug 30, 2011 | SUSPENSION,WHEELS | AFTER ONLY 62,000 MILES MY BALL JOINTS ARE SHOT. I HAVE OWNED MANY CARS IN THE PAST AND NEVER HAD TO... |
| Apr 3, 2011 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED ... |
| Nov 12, 2010 | SUSPENSION | WHILE ENTERING HIGHWAY (40MPH) MY VEHICLE WENT INTO AN UNCONTROLLABLE SPIN THAT RESULTED IN MINOR IM... |
| Oct 25, 2010 | SUSPENSION | IN OCTOBER OF 2010, I WAS DRIVING OUT OF A DRIVEWAY ONTO A MAIN STREET MAKING A RIGHT TURN WHEN I HE... |
| Oct 19, 2010 | SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 2005 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X2 S 105,636 MILES HAVE JUST REPLACED FRONT SWAY BARS, FRONT UPPER AND... |
| Apr 1, 2010 | SUSPENSION | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A LOUD SQUEAKY NOISE WAS HEARD WHILE ... |
| Feb 18, 2010 | SUSPENSION | HAVE A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA, 40400 MILE ON IT, THE WHOLE FRONT END HAS TO BE REPLACE, DUE IN MY OPINION... |
| Jan 31, 2010 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRO... |
| Jan 10, 2010 | SUSPENSION | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED AN UNUSUAL CLICK... |
| Nov 23, 2009 | SUSPENSION | BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 35555 MILES. THE GARAGE SAID I WAS VERY LUCKY THAT THE ... |
| Nov 12, 2009 | SUSPENSION | HAVE A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WITH 56329 MILES ON IT AND JUST HAD TO HAVE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS REPL... |
| Aug 10, 2009 | SUSPENSION | RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINTS ON 2005 DODGE DAKOTA ARE WORN OUT LESS THAN 37000 MILES. *TR |
| Jul 21, 2009 | SUSPENSION | BALL JOINTS KEEP GOING BAD. *TR |