2005 Dodge Dakota Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 470 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 68,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the wheels of the 2005 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 470 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 68,000 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.
“After only 62,000 miles my ball joints are shot. I have owned many cars in the past and never had to replace ball joints. This is not alot of miles to wear down ball joints on a truck, it is obvious there is a defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10423197, filed 2011-09, 62,004 miles“Issue I am fighting now. At speeds between 55 - 75 intermittently the truck will begin to vibrate. If you take your foot off the gas it gets worse. If you then apply the brakes the steering wheel begins to shake almost violently, and the brake pedal pulses. If I slow down to about 30 MPH it stops and may happen again quickly or may not happen again for a while. I have replaced the rotors and calipers and tie rod ends and gotten an alignment. Still the issue exists. I have new michelin tires. I have also already had to replace lower ball joints and front wheel bearings. …”
NHTSA complaint #10744075, filed 2015-07, 12,400 miles“I'm left with a dilemma. I own a 2005 Dodge Dakota 4x4. This vehicle has a problem where the transmission electronically switches from 2 wheel drive to 4 wheel drive without the driver's consent. This is a well documented problem across the internet with other owners of this vehicle. We've known the transmission has had issues for a while, but (warranty company) has a theory of can't replicate it, won't fix it .and that is what occurred. On 3/23 while driving at 70mph, the vehicle attempted to electronically shift into 4lo from 2wd, a system that should only function under 20mph. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702319, filed 2015-03, 97,120 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. While driving various speeds, the vehicle switched into 4 wheel drive without warning. When attempting to make a left or right turn, the wheels locked and prevented the vehicle from making a complete turn. The contact took the vehicle to a certified mechanic who was unable to diagnose the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and informed the contact that there were no recalls that related to the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 104,093.”
NHTSA complaint #10865413, filed 2016-05, 104,093 miles“The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup truck. The vehicle was taken in for routine maintenance when the contact was informed that the lug nuts were faulty. The mechanic stated the lug nuts were designed with a metal covering that made the nuts difficult to remove. The dealer was contacted and was not able to provide any assistance. The contact was concerned with the ability of changing the tire in an event of a flat or blowout. The failure mileage was 68,000 and the current mileage was 68,010. Updated 08/12/10 updated 08/17/10”
NHTSA complaint #10336803, filed 2010-06, 68,000 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 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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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