2005 Dodge Dakota Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the engine of the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Driving and it got a ticking noise ?? Then I started to get sleepy and a bad head ache!!! It got loud and then I looked under hood and bolts broke off in the heads of the motor , I can't afford 800--- 1,000 from chrysler wants to fix it ! It's dangerous if you stay in truck a long time with out window down !! Tales to many people have had same thing but of course they won't fix it should be fixed ! I slept in my truck in move out to ar ! If I did to know what was wrong I could of died from that deal !! How many mite of ??? From carbon monoxide poison????? Needs to be recalled !!!!”
NHTSA complaint #10722070, filed 2015-05, 60,000 miles“Ticking noise coming from exhaust manifolds! Exhaust manifold bolts & studs are breaking prematurely allowing exhaust gases to enter passenger compartment! New better grade exhaust manifold bolts & studs plus gaskets need to be installed on both left & right hand side manifolds with a recall to correctly repair this dangerous factory installed defect!!”
NHTSA complaint #11246207, filed 2019-08, 62,500 miles“Ticking noise from exhaust manifold. Exhaust manifold bolts & studs prematurely broke! Leaking exhaust fumes are able to enter passenger cabin & cause a safety hazard! This issue needs a safety recall to replace exhaust manifold gaskets, bolts & studs that are of an improved grade to correct this factory installation safety issue on both left & right hand exhaust manifolds!!”
NHTSA complaint #11246205, filed 2019-08, 62,000 miles“Engine cylinder head driver side rocker arm fell because of a loose intake valve guide which allows play in the head and rocker arms fallen off into the valve cover. Poor design aluminum head metal elongated for sure, please let Dodge fix the problem. It is truly overly expensive, for the manufacturer mistakes and they have a continuous many. All while driving on the highway at 50 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10947271, filed 2017-01, 147,000 miles“Exhaust manifold bolts broke causing exhaust fumes to filter into the cabin. The filtration of exhaust fume occurs whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary. According to dealer it is a common problem with this type of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11171091, filed 2019-01, 174,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2005 Dodge Dakota
143 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
81 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsSeats
41 complaintsElectrical system
32 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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.
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