2007 Dodge Dakota Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,300 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.
“Shortly after I bought the 2007 Dakota 4x4 [v-6] 6sp. Manual trans] when upon passing a vehicle on I-5 the throttle stuck wide open. I stomped hard on the gas pedal several times until it released. I took it to lithia in roseburg ore. Where I bought the truck. They took it in, then when I picked it up they assured me they repaired the problem, they did not, it still does it and I almost plowed into a ditch on a nearby rural road. This truck had 6 miles on it when I took possession of it. Seems that it should not have these issues at this stage of the game. Currently it has 14,657 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10276476, filed 2009-07, 14,300 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. While slowing to stop the vehicle, the rpms suddenly increased and the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. The accelerator pedal was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100.”
NHTSA complaint #10865199, filed 2016-05, 100 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact was driving 65 MPH when the vehicle decelerated to 30 MPH. The vehicle was towed to the dealer but not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were 30,731.”
NHTSA complaint #10430462, filed 2011-10, 30,731 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. While driving 70 MPH with the cruise control activated, the contacts husband decelerated. As he applied the brakes the vehicle increased to 20-25 miles per hour. The contact has notified a local authorized dealer. The mechanic stated that nothing can be done to repair the vehicle unless the service engine light illuminates. As of august 10, 2007, the vehicle is being serviced and the contact is waiting to find out the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 5,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10199048, filed 2007-08, 5,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Dakota
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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