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2007 Dodge Dakota Body and structure Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
2%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
51,250miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,250 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.

“2007 Dodge Dakota. Consumer writes in regards vehicle repairs related to shocks the dealer only installed a right shock, because the mount for the left shock had a broken weld and the shock was bent. The dealer advised the consumer to take the vehicle to a body shop for repairs. An inspection at the body shop revealed, the bed needed to be removed, because there was a crack in the frame.”

NHTSA complaint #10444133, filed 2012-01

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Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201112%
200844%
200732%
2006124%
200592%
200473%
200383%
2002183%
2001112%
200081%
1999112%
1998193%
1997143%
19961810%
19952010%
199474%
1993118%
1992136%
199154%
199046%
198946%
198835%
1987315%

Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Dakota

Air bags
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Electrical system
14 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 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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