2004 Dodge Dakota Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 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.
“Groaning occurs whenever the vehicle moves in reverse and the wheel is turned one rotation left. Also recently, a loud squeal has occurred on forward vehicle movement. I am concerned with similar complaints of ball joint failure and vehicle safety.”
NHTSA complaint #10254328, filed 2009-01, 45,500 miles“While driving, heard clunking noise that seemed to come from under the vehicle. The outside of the vehicle appeared normal, including the wheels. I checked under hood and under front end and found nothing broken, missing or leaking and continued driving. The left front wheel later fell off with all studs sheared off. Also, one lug nut on the right front wheel was missing and several others were found to be loose, with several studs cracked. Both wheels had been properly installed and tighten some months earlier. To correct, the left front wheel was replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10283378, filed 2009-09, 103,000 miles“While driving on the highway, steering wheel felt a little loose. Luckily only while backing into a parking spot - the steering wheel fell off into lap. The metal bracket was cracked. Car was brought to a dealership and a new part was ordered, currently waiting to be fixed. Dealership does not seemed concerned, nor can they determine if it's a manufacturing default. A claim was started with the chrysler corporate office. Will have to see if retribution will be made. Truck has 125k miles, however regular maintenance has been performed. No other issues occurred previously. …”
NHTSA complaint #10253694, filed 2009-01, 125,000 milesWheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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