2008 Dodge Dakota Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 91 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 80,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2008 Dodge Dakota, 4% of the 91 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 80,000 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.
“2008 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 is the biggest piece of junk I have had 3 trans done and trans lines 3 times all front end tie rods struts sway bars wheel barrings rotors radio air bags seat belts and more replaced on this rolling wheeled piece of junk ive had people say nice truck and I say thanks but dont buy one they are a junk only 116k miles on it and will be lots more to spend on this junk dealer asked me if I ever drove it down a drit road and I said why he said the tie rods are wore out on it and I said how this is when I had 10k miles on it they said they that you should not go on…”
NHTSA complaint #10852121, filed 2016-03, 112,000 miles“Re: 2008 Dodge Dakota been searching for recall on the above vehicle, been stopped numerous of time by officers about signals. Have replaced bulbs and doesn't work. Problems: turns left signal light on and the right one comes on, this happens 95% of the time. Emergency flashes does not work 75% of the time.”
NHTSA complaint #10617180, filed 2014-07, 65,000 miles“Possible short in electrical system effecting safety equipment. Seatbelt warning continues to alarm when seatbelts are worn and/or fastened without passengers in vehicle. Audible alarm stops after driving at higher speeds without frequent stops for traffic,street lights, stop signs (ie: freeway), however, visual warning light remains on dash. Horn effected - fuse blows and requires replacement each time horn is used. Seat belt system problems began in 2013 while driving on freeway at approx. 60mph. Horn problems began in 2014.”
NHTSA complaint #10760321, filed 2015-08, 80,000 miles“This truck is the 4 and the last Dodge I will ever buy the trailer light pack is junk the break sys is junk its a two sensor ABS 1 one the driver front and one on the rear end and they say its all wheel ABS trans 2 times rebuilt rotors and brakes replace at every 3 months tie rods struts rack and pump replaced them 3 times seat belts in the rear are not kid rated when they latch but don't lock even when you do get in a crash radio don't work air bags don't work tire low light is always on even when you air them up and new sensors on every time you use the brakes you lose the heater A/C they…”
NHTSA complaint #10532389, filed 2013-07Related service bulletins
- 10139978Mar 8, 2017Restraints Remove I-Sheet from packaging. Correct information sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
- 10139985Mar 1, 2017Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 12% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 2008 Dodge Dakota
29 complaintsSteering
17 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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