2010 Dodge Dakota Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 20%of 35 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2010 Dodge Dakota, 20% of the 35 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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 attempting to pass a semi. The cruise was set at 70. The semi sped up to 70 also and I had to touch my accelerator to get past him. As I did, my transmission dropped into neutral and I had to let off the accelerator. It dropped back into gear at 65. I was then able to speed up to 75 and pass the semi. I had a line of cars behind me also doing 70.”
NHTSA complaint #10667207, filed 2014-12, 75,500 miles“Rolling slowly through a parking lot, the truck lunged forward, the transmission slipped into neutral and the engine began to over rev wildly up and down. (my foot was on the brake at this point. Earlier this year it did it on the freeway ramp as I attempted to merge into traffic. I took the truck to the dealer and they said there was a bulletin about the transmission and they reprogrammed the computer. The problem has not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10586090, filed 2014-05, 65,000 miles“Vehicle Has Experienced all Dash waring lights & noises going on and off while driving Threw multiple codes saying the PCM was not connecting with the ODB2 reader , Vehicle would not crank or start 2 times did a Hard reset and it started, the end result is all Dash Lights luminated when Key is on , No crank & No communication with the PCM, No Code visible any more I replaced the PCM same issue Now the TIPM which I believe Blew my PCM also at 141,000 miles! Very Dangerous!! A well maintained vehicle should never have Computer Problems at 140,000 , FYI I am a state Licensed auto Mechanic. …”
NHTSA complaint #11726360, filed 2026-03“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the parts needed for service under NHTSA campaign number: 12v474000 (power train) were not available. The manufacturer advised the contact that the part was not available and they did not know when the part would become available. The contact did not experience a failure. The recall letter was received october 2012. ...updated 12/03/13 updated 12/6/2013”
NHTSA complaint #10546366, filed 2013-10, 3,000 miles“The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving, the rear axle pinion nut and the drive train fractured. The vehicle was not able to be driven. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was included in NHTSA campaign number: 12v474000 (power train); and the dealer was not able to schedule the repair in a reasonable timeframe. The contact was also included in NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and the dealer stated that the part was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 90,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10759403, filed 2015-08, 90,800 milesRelated recalls
- 13V038000Feb 6, 2013Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009…Covers: Dodge Dakota 2009–2011, RAM 1500 2009–2012, Durango 2009 +1 more
- 12V474000Oct 2, 2012Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2010, Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota trucks, manufactured from July 1, 2009, through November 30, 2009, because the…Covers: Dodge Dakota 2009–2010, RAM 1500 2009–2010
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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 18% |
| 2010 | 7 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 33% |
| 2008 | 10 | 11% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 36 | 13% |
| 2005 | 81 | 17% |
| 2004 | 19 | 9% |
| 2003 | 38 | 13% |
| 2002 | 89 | 13% |
| 2001 | 93 | 14% |
| 2000 | 74 | 9% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 74 | 14% |
| 1997 | 46 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 110 | 51% |
| 1991 | 60 | 47% |
| 1990 | 14 | 22% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 10 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2010 Dodge Dakota
16 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology