2001 Dodge Dakota Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 85,196miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 85,196 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“While driving my friends 01 Dakota, at about 10-15 MPH after making a right hand turn I hydroplaned and I was t-boned on passenger side. I had my seatbelt on. When the truck came to a stop after spinning around and facing the opposite direction. On impact my seatbelt failed to restrain me and I was thrown into the back seat where my head hit the rear window and I sub stained a very large gash to my head.”
NHTSA complaint #11143843, filed 2018-10, 168,000 miles“The stereo system stop working, the interior lights are flickering and even when the doors are perfectly closed and I am wearing my seat bell the alarm ( bell sound) start sounding when I reach the 10 MPH speed.”
NHTSA complaint #10511500, filed 2013-05, 85,196 miles“Problems with vehicle's engine. When using the defrost or A/C, the engine pump did not function properly. The seat belt was installed improperly and also the wheel bearing was not functioning properly, the consumer was told a hose would be placed on the retaining bolt.”
NHTSA complaint #10040606, filed 2003-09, 36,000 miles“After buying vehicle with bucket seats, noticed shoulder belt comes across the neck. This is causing driver to be choked. Would have to put belt under arm to be used.”
NHTSA complaint #8007584, filed 2002-04Related recalls
- 01V233000Jul 5, 2001Vehicle description: quad cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly.Covers: Dodge Dakota 2001
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 12% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2001 Dodge Dakota
236 complaintsBrakes
130 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
93 complaintsElectrical system
58 complaintsEngine cooling
53 complaintsSteering
48 complaintsAir bags
39 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
31 complaintsTires
30 complaintsExterior lighting
20 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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