2004 Dodge Dakota Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the body and structure of the 2004 Dodge Dakota, 3% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,500 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.
“Bought used 2004 Dodge Dakota quad cab in dec 2008 almost two months later I noticed the passenger and drivers floorboard is wet. Took it back to the chrysler dealer and they said they took the interior out and dried it then took the truck to a body shop to get the leak fixed but could not tell me exactly where the leak is located. I would like Dodge to address this problem as I have heard of many problems like this with Dodge dakotas. Too much money for a truck to have a problem. The truck smells of mold and I have wasted my money and have no where to turn at this point.”
NHTSA complaint #10261385, filed 2009-03, 50,000 miles“When braking for a stop, with the gas tank between half and full, there is a loud thumping noise a few seconds after begin stopped. The original gas tank has been replaced but the noise still exists. Per the dealer, 2005 and later models this problem has been corrected. Why can this not be corrected on the 2004 models? The consumer stated it is to his understanding that this is an ongoing problem with the gas tank on 2004 Dodge Dakota's. The consumer is questioning why the later models were corrected and not the model he possess which has the same defect? …”
NHTSA complaint #10200246, filed 2007-08, 95 miles“I bought a 2004 Dodge Dakota quad cab in january of '04 and in august of that year I noticed the drivers side front bucket seat had rust on the frame. I took the truck to hubler Dodge of indianapolis and the first thing they said that it is not a warranty item. Nothing was done at this time, then in august of 2004, I noticed the passenger front bucket seat had surface corrosion. I took it back to hubler and they said they could replace the seats after january 7, 2005. This was so they would not need approval from their district manager to ok the work. …”
NHTSA complaint #10112373, filed 2005-03“The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Dakota. While the vehicle was parked, the rear passenger side window became dislodged from the vehicle, fell to the ground, and shattered. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that the window regulator failed. The regulator was replaced and the failure was remedied. The local dealer (rob lambdin's university Dodge ram in davie, fl) and the manufacturer were both notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 14 | 3% |
| 1996 | 18 | 10% |
| 1995 | 20 | 10% |
| 1994 | 7 | 4% |
| 1993 | 11 | 8% |
| 1992 | 13 | 6% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 4 | 6% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 3 | 5% |
| 1987 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2004 Dodge Dakota
74 complaintsSuspension
45 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology