2010 Dodge Dakota Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 6%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2010 Dodge Dakota, 6% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,750 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.
“I was driving my 2010 Dodge Dakota down the street turning left when the entire vehicle shut down. I lost the engine, steering and brakes. I nearly hit a utility pole by inches. I started the truck up again and started without any issue, the check engine light came on, and I continued to drive down the street, when I went to go make a left hand turn again, the truck completely shut down again. At this point my truck when over and onto a curb, I tried to turn the wheel and brake but had no control (luckily no one was on the sidewalk so there were no injuries). …”
NHTSA complaint #10663941, filed 2014-12, 67,500 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Dakota. While driving various speeds, the check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the temperature sensor, catalytic converter, and ECM code (engine) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11103891, filed 2018-06, 140,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10180221Aug 19, 2020(Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes Or Concerns
- 10080060Jun 14, 2016"flash: powertrain diagnostic and system enhancements this bulletin involves reprogramming the powertrain control module (pcm) with updated software. Illumination. Upon further…
- 10159951Nov 21, 2015Flash: MIL Illumination With Transmission And Driveability Improvements This bulletin involves flash reprogramming the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software. The…
- 10139014Feb 7, 2013Advanced Field Action Communication ? N0802072013 Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) announced a safety recall on certain 2009 through 2012 model year: (DS) Ram Truck (ND) Dodge…
- 10128948Feb 6, 2013Gasoline Engine Diagnostic Inspection Procedure This bulletin provides a procedure to determine repair versus replacement of a gasoline long block engine assembly. This procedure…
Engine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 2 | 11% |
| 2008 | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 11 | 2% |
| 2003 | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 | 2 | 0% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Dakota
16 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 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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