2005 Dodge Dakota Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 110,946miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 110,946 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.
“Dodge told me this wasn't a safety issue. It isn't a driving issue but I do feel it is a very important safety issue mainly for females. My husband own a 2003 Dodge car with two key holes. His remotes to his car works with no problem. I own a 2005 Dodge Dakota with one key hole and both remote keys do not work. First I think it is odd how a 2005 remote doesn't work and a older make remote works with two key holes. I just wonder if they did that to make more money. My concern is this they don't have a key hole on the passenger side. It is sad to say it isn't a safe world today. …”
NHTSA complaint #10263060, filed 2009-03“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle had been shipped to them. While the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the frame was severely corroded. The contact also noted that the frames of all the vehicle doors were corroded as well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not formally diagnosed; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the frame was severely corroded, the vehicle was structurally compromised, and they were unsure whether the vehicle could be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11725826, filed 2026-03, 81,892 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated the four wheel system disengaged on its owns while driving at unknown speeds. The doors malfunctioned and locked and unlocked while the vehicle was parked. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 140,000. The approximate current mileage was 150,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10598554, filed 2014-06, 140,000 milesLatches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
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 complaintsEngine
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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