2011 Dodge Dakota Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 18%of 44 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,455miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Dodge Dakota, 18% of the 44 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,455 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is 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.
“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted an abnormal noise without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the pinion bearing failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000..”
NHTSA complaint #11101315, filed 2018-06, 190,000 miles“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 MPH, a loud grinding noise emitted from the rear axle. The failure recurred twice and the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician tightened the loose rear axle pinion nut. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign id number 13v038000 (power train) however, the part needed to complete the repair remained unavailable and a temporary remedy was performed on the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536281, filed 2013-08, 24,000 miles“The contact owns 2011 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign id number: 13v038000 (power train) several months ago and stated that the dealer informed him that the parts were not available for the repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10545662, filed 2013-09“The contact owns a 2011 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number 13v038000 (power train) had exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The contact had received the letter six months prior and still had not had the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was contacted but could not provide a time for the part to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Updated 3/5/14”
NHTSA complaint #10537471, filed 2013-08Related recalls
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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 2011 Dodge Dakota
18 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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