2007 Dodge Dakota problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (54) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (12) · Suspension (8)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
95 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (3)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Electrical System:ignition:switch 2014-12-16 · campaign 14V795000 · 54,164 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
Risk: Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
Service bulletins (54)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Power Train 2021-04-07 · 9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
transmission kit with torque converter 1. all promaster (vf) 3.6l/62te equipped vehicles. if the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (part number 06511385a$) are one-time usage. vehicles built prior to 10/23/2015 requires service kit p
Power Train 2021-03-10 · 9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gear motor, transfer case the gear motor assembly is shipped in awd/2wd position. the transfer case needs to be positioned in awd/2wd position to properly assemble gear motor to t-case. please reference star online publication s2121000003 for further details. do not have the transfer case in in ano
Engine And Engine Cooling 2021-03-10 · 9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
gear motor, transfer case the gear motor assembly is shipped in awd/2wd position. the transfer case needs to be positioned in awd/2wd position to properly assemble gear motor to t-case. please reference star online publication s2121000003 for further details. do not have the transfer case in in ano
Showing the 6 most recent of 54 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-30 · Electrical System · 160,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, almost causing a crash. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the vehicle was diagnosed with alternator and ecm failure. the vehicle was repaired. the vehicle had previously experienced electrical issues and…”
2026-05-04 · Electrical System“the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that a dealer technician came to the contact’s residence and performed an air bag recall repair. following the repair, the vehicle became inoperable. the contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and that a burning odor was coming from the area near the air bag. the battery warning ligh…”
2025-04-26 · Unknown Or Other“the manufacturer sent a third party to fix an airbag recall. before the third-party technician touched my truck for the recall, both my horn and cigarette lighter worked. now, after their repair, neither works. therefore, something they did caused an electrical fault. i advised whoever sent the technician and they said they would send the guy back.…”
2022-09-11 · Tires:sidewall“while driving eastbound at approximately 70 mph, i heard a loud bang, a whooshing sound, and felt a sudden change in the handling of the vehicle. i pulled to the shoulder, and found that the entire inside and outside sidewalls of the right rear tire had shredded.…”
2021-10-03 · Visibility/Wiper“the windshield popped off in one corner, it was due to the lack of a weather seal the truck was not equipped with. the lack of seal created a reservoir of water that cannot be seen and made rust along the edges. this rust ate away the glue and lead to leaks and finally i had to replace the entire windshield because it was no longer safe to drive wi…”
2021-05-07 · Tires“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota equipped with cooper tires, tire line: evolution h/t, tire size: 245/70/r16, dot number: ut9h1j9. the contact stated that there were two bubbles in the driver's side front tire. the contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds, the vehicle was pulling to the left. the vehicle was taken to an indep…”
2020-12-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 156,000 mi“driving on freeway and and vehicle goes in to 4lo by itself. when vehicle is parked and turned off you can hear 4wd engaging by itself.…”
2019-09-29 · Suspension · 110,000 mi“axel snapped in half front left damaged , i was backing out of my driveway at a very low speed…”
2019-08-05 · Service Brakes · 56,700 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while reversing, the the brake pedal went to the floorboard. the brake light illuminated and remained on. the contact noticed smoke emitting from underneath the hood. the contact opened the hood and noticed that the smoke was from the side of the engine. in addition, brake fluid squi…”
2018-12-19 · Air Bags“no return call from dealer to make an appointment one dealer said they will call back if parts in stock no call back…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.