2000 Dodge Dakota Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 2%of 806 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the fuel system of the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 806 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“There was a strong gas smell in cab with all windows closed. I closed the vent, but it was still very strong and getting worse. No fuel leaks found. This has occurred 5 times. Seems to be intermittent and not directly connected with re/fueling, or fuel tank level. I was told it was possibly the orvr. Sounds like a good combination for a explosion.”
NHTSA complaint #10008499, filed 2003-03, 35,000 miles“Purchased this 2000 Dodge Dakota , engine light constantly on stating large leak in evap system. P0455. Fuel leak at gas cap. No way to fix this, odor is strong smell the gas leaking out. Unable to pass nys inspection!”
NHTSA complaint #10515800, filed 2013-06, 41,000 miles“When the truck is off for several minutes or more, it takes several seconds for the engine to start. This started when it was about 5 yrs old with about 70,000 miles on it. It will start immediately if it has just been turned off. I suspect a lowering of gas line pressure when the engine is off.”
NHTSA complaint #10147795, filed 2006-01, 70,000 miles“Upper and lower ball joints have failed. 40,000 miles on vehicle. Ball joints should last much longer than this. Dealer wants $1,200.00 to change them. Truck has already had new front drive shaft, new sway bar bushings, new driver seat cushion, new fuel injectors, new electric motor in right rear window. What has happened to ram tough . May have to go back to like a rock . Old pickup 1979 chevrolet never had ball joint problems, much less any thing else major. Thanks rick worsfold.”
NHTSA complaint #10023770, filed 2003-06, 40,000 miles“Truck fuel leak. 2000 Dodge Dakota quad cab purchased new december 1999; mileage 66,000 + ; extensive preventative maintenance performed on vehicle, also garaged when not in use; truck is not 4wd and is only driven over paved roads. . Started smelling fuel in garage, then could smell fuel when truck parked in open, finally could smell fuel when stopped at traffic light with windows closed and air / fan not on recirculate. Went to dealer, found fuel dripping from vehicle tank. Dealer says it is a molded fuel line from the tank, and it is being replaced now. …”
NHTSA complaint #10184319, filed 2007-03, 66,300 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 38 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 13 | 6% |
| 1991 | 8 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2000 Dodge Dakota
282 complaintsBrakes
263 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsTires
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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