2006 Dodge Dakota Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 2%of 285 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2006 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 285 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 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.
“Back on 1/14/2015 I brought my 2006 Dodge Dakota to a dealership for replacement of rusted brake lines. About two months later, at 45k mi., my driver side seat belt indicator light started to flicker on start-up. Shortly thereafter it would remain lit after start-up. I waited to request re-servicing my vehicle, only to find out the air bags were on recall. Therefore, I waited until I was given the call to bring my vehicle in for air bag replacement. The date for servicing was 10/30/2015. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787996, filed 2015-11, 45,000 miles“Purchase this vehicle one year ago this month, as we were leaving the dealer ship, we noticed a small squeak, really didn't think anything of it, 6 months later the squeak is louder. When back to the dealership and was told, not to worry about it, it was nothing. On june 12th when to get it inspected, and guess what it failed, reason, the front balljoints are no good. I suspect that this dealership knew they were bad when they sold it, now being on a limited income, I can't get it fixed and still have to make payments on it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10598062, filed 2014-06, 47,000 miles“My 2006 Dodge Dakota is having problem with the turn signal and wiper. While driving, regardless of speed, my right turn signal flashes when I'm turning left. This is a safety hazard that will confuse other drivers. My wiper is also acting up. The fastest speed sometimes works and sometimes doesn't work. It's still working but just the regular speed. If it has speed of 1-5 for example, it only goes to 4. I think this should be a recall of parts or at least no charge when they replace whatever it is that needs to be replaced. Reading online, only Dodge-chrysller has this problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10903355, filed 2016-09, 70 miles“I was going to work and the transmission started slipping when I had cruise control on, and then when I got to a stop light my truck started revving and wouldn't move. When i put it in neutral it wouldn't roll either. It just kept on revving and screeching. So i out back into drive and it jerks. Also my trucks rear end locked up and wouldn't roll in neutral while the truck is on. You have to keep the truck off and then put it into neutral to roll it.”
NHTSA complaint #11642655, filed 2025-02“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. While driving 10 MPH on a muddy road, the contact swerved and crashed into a tree. The vehicle caught fire immediately. The insurance company is investigating the crash and believes the fire was due to an unspecified failure. The manufacturer will be notified. The contact received burns to the arms and legs. The VIN and mileages were unknown.”
NHTSA complaint #10263159, filed 2009-03Related service bulletins
- 10019243Jan 21, 2006Loose fuel cap message or malfunction indicator lamp illumination for diagnostic trouble code p0457 - evap system - loose fuel cap.
Other or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 5 | 11% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 7 | 8% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 | 7 | 2% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 13 | 2% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 13 | 2% |
| 1997 | 9 | 2% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 7% |
| 1992 | 4 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Dakota
126 complaintsSteering
47 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsElectrical system
30 complaintsSuspension
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
15 complaintsBody and structure
12 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsEngine
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 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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