2000 Dodge Dakota Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 3%of 806 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 46,250miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 3% of the 806 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 46,250 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at approximately 65 MPH tread completely separated from tire but did not lose air and I was able to control the vehicle. Tire tread caused over $2,000 damage to the bed of the 2000 Dodge Dakota pu as the tread explosively separated from the truck. The tire was 6 years and 3 months old with less than 20,000 miles on it. We do live in an area that experiences summertime temps in the 90-110 degree range. The temp that day in may was about 90 degrees. …”
NHTSA complaint #10583691, filed 2014-04, 40,500 miles“While traveling at 20 MPH driver began to hear clicking noise coming from steering wheel. Steering wheel had a lot loose control, and the front right wheel was turning, but the left front wheel buckled under vehicle. Tires were wearing prematurely due to upper ball joint failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10038371, filed 2003-09, 60,280 miles“Sidewall of tire completely blew out on 12/11/03. Approx vehicle speed 65mph, outside temp approx 30 degrees, vehicle - 2000 Dodge Dakota, tires were replacement for o.e. - hercules ltd, 215/75 r15, tire pressure approx 32lbs., mileage approx 16,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10049652, filed 2003-12, 16,000 miles“Vehicle is experiencing slack in the steering column. Also, there is a problem with the rack and pinion steering. Right side of the vehicle is causing the tires to wear unevenly. There is a rattling and squeaking noise in the front right side.”
NHTSA complaint #10044872, filed 2003-03, 66,000 miles“Rotors turned and then warped/wore set of pads down to bare metal in less than 20,000 miles. Rotors were warped at 32,000 (at time of purchase), 50,000, 63,000, and 80,000. Rear brakes replaced at same interval as front brakes, but hardly any wear was present at time of malfunction of front brakes. All other brake components inspected, no other failures noted. Failure caused an accident due to the brakes giving out. Rwal does not function. No system indication to malfunction. Pulled fuse, and system faults as normal. Extremely poor brake performance/endurance.”
NHTSA complaint #10283956, filed 2009-09, 32,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 14 | 2% |
| 2001 | 30 | 4% |
| 2000 | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 | 24 | 4% |
| 1998 | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 | 16 | 4% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 3% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
16 complaintsFuel system
14 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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