CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Dodge Dakota has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 296 complaints with NHTSA, including 16 crashes, 5 fires, 12 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (121 reports).
2003 Dodge Dakota recalls
Most common 2003 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 296 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 121 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 46 |
| Power Train | 40 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 35 |
| Electrical System | 35 |
| Exterior Lighting | 22 |
| Visibility | 19 |
| Steering | 14 |
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 |
What owners report
The lower ball joint just snapped the whole right front end assembly hub
The front end got a hard vibrate i replace the shocks two times and its not fix the problem seem like something going too brake off like a wheel or something dont feel safe driving it
2003 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD INTO SHRUBS. THE CONSUMER SLEPT IN THE VEHICLE OVER NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED.
AIRBAG RED LIGHT IS ON ALL THE TIME IGNITION SWITCH IS ON. AIRBAG RED WARNING LIGHT ON ALL THE TIME, SITTING STILL OR DRIVING
I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE LAST YEAR. FIRST TIME THE WIPERS, LIGHTS AND BLINKERS QUIT WORKING LATE IN THE EVENING, ALMOST DIDN'T MAKE IT TO THE AUTO SHOP. TOLD ME THE COMPUTER WAS THE ISSUE BUT THEY GOT THE TRUCK WORKING AGAIN. THEN IT HAPPENED AGAIN BUT I KNEW TO TRY THE DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TRICK AND THAT WORKED. YESTERDAY I WAS IN LINE TO PICK UP A FOOD BOX, IDLING AND THE TRUCK JUST QUIT, I TRIED TO GET IT TO RESTART WITH NO LUCK. THANKFULLY THIS DID NOT HAPPEN WHILE I WAS ACTUALLY DRIVING SO I WAS SAFE WHERE IT HAPPENED. I GOT IT TOWED AND AM PRETTY SURE IT IS THE TIPM BASED ON THE STEPS I TOOK, SWITCHING OUT THE WORKING RELAYS WITH THE ONE FOR THE FUEL PUMP. STILL WOULDN'T ST
2003 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 2003 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Dakota: Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Electrical System:Wiring; Exterior Lighting:Headlights:Switch. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 296 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (121), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (46), Power Train (40).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 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.