Powertrain complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2008 Dodge Dakota has 6 NHTSA powertrain complaints and 0 powertrain-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2019 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY ENGINE TURNS OFF WHILE DRIVING. I CANNOT RESTART THE ENGINE UNTIL I HAVE STOPPED, SHIFTED TO ... |
| Aug 31, 2017 | POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM TWO... |
| Nov 29, 2016 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | MY FOUR WHEEL DRIVE IS ENGAGING ON IT'S OWN. THE SHIFT MOTOR ENGAGES WHILE THE VEHICLE IS PARKED AND... |
| May 30, 2016 | POWER TRAIN | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, A LOUD POPPING NOISE E... |
| Oct 2, 2015 | POWER TRAIN | PINION BEARING FROZE UP SPINNING RACE IN REAR END HOUSING. THIS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF ALL BEARINGS... |
| Jan 7, 2008 | POWER TRAIN | VEHICLE FAILS TO REVERSE, THEN JERKS IN AND OUT OF REVERSE, VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO DEALER FOR REPAI... |