CarRecallWatchThe 2000 Dodge Dakota has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 806 complaints with NHTSA, including 60 crashes, 14 fires, 44 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (372 reports).
2000 Dodge Dakota recalls
Most common 2000 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 806 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 372 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 299 |
| Power Train | 79 |
| Steering | 69 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 54 |
| Air Bags | 29 |
| Visibility | 25 |
| Tires | 24 |
| Electrical System | 21 |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 16 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 1998 N/A Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while at the DMV to renew the tags, the contact was unable to register the vehicle because the vehicle was under recall. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 163,159.
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Air bag light and Engine light comes on and off. Headlights, break lights, and blinkers keep going on and off while light switch is on. Rust on body due to clear coat peeling. Steering is sometimes hard to do even with full steering fluid. Shifts hard. Brake fluid has leaked. Coolant has leaked, along with heater core that dealership had me pay a lot of money for replacement in 2022. Vehicle hesitates to accelerate to higher speeds. Windshield wipers do not fully touch windshield towards top. Air compressor makes rattle on/off sounds.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRES, TIRE LINE: FUTURA, TIRE SIZE: 275/75/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE VERY LOUD WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED HE TOOK THE TIRES TO PEPBOYS (7725 W NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606, (352)332-6003) TO BE INSPECTED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRES WERE NOT REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 235,100.
MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR
2000 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 2000 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2000 Dodge Dakota: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint; Air Bags; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Power Train:Automatic Transmission; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2000 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 806 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (372), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (299), Power Train (79).
How do I check if a recall on my 2000 Dodge Dakota has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.