2008 DODGE DAKOTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
131
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
6
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
The 2008 DODGE DAKOTA has received a total of 131 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 6 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bags (29 complaints), Steering (17 complaints), and Electrical System (11 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA, potentially affecting up to 8,725,439 vehicles.
Recall 16V352000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 4,648,270 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V313000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
| 4,077,169 vehicles affected
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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
131 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 29 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steeringlinkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoor | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tiresvalve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
EXTENDED CAB DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS TIRE CHANGING TOOLS. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I'VE DISCOVERED THIS HAPPENS TO MANY DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
EXTENDED CAB DOORS WILL NOT OPEN WHICH MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO ACCESS TIRE CHANGING TOOLS. LOOKING ON THE INTERNET, I'VE DISCOVERED THIS HAPPENS TO MANY DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB TRUCKS. VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
DRIVING IN OUR LANE ON A CITY STREET GOING 40 MPH AS A VEHICLE TRIED TO TURN INTO A GAS STATION, CROSSING OUR LANE RIGHT FRONT OF US AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THE TURN. TO AVOID A FULL BLOWN HEAD ON COLLISION, I SWERVED AND WE HIT FRONT DRIVER SIDE VS FRONT DRIVER SIDE. GOING 40 MPH, AND THE SPEED OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THAT BEING MY MAIN CONCERN WHY THEY DID NOT DEPLOY WITH THE SPEED BEING CONSIDERED AND HITTING FRONT ON.
DRIVING IN OUR LANE ON A CITY STREET GOING 40 MPH AS A VEHICLE TRIED TO TURN INTO A GAS STATION, CROSSING OUR LANE RIGHT FRONT OF US AND THEY DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO MAKE THE TURN. TO AVOID A FULL BLOWN HEAD ON COLLISION, I SWERVED AND WE HIT FRONT DRIVER SIDE VS FRONT DRIVER SIDE. GOING 40 MPH, AND THE SPEED OF THE OTHER VEHICLE AND MY AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, THAT BEING MY MAIN CONCERN WHY THEY DID NOT DEPLOY WITH THE SPEED BEING CONSIDERED AND HITTING FRONT ON.
RISK OF FIRE BY WRONG SIZED FUSED IN POWER OUTLET. I ALMOST BURN THE TRUCK CHARGING A DRONE (57W CHARGER) PARKING AND LEFT ALONE FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, WHEN I BACK THE CABIN WAS FILLED WITH SMOKE. FIRST I THINK IN THE LITHIUM BATTERIES CATCHING FIRE, BUT NO, THE SMOKE COMES FROM BEHIND THE DASH. QUICKLY I REMOVED THE 20A FUSE AND LEFT LIKE THIS. I ORDERED THE REPLACEMENT OUTLET AND TODAY WHEN I WAS TO CHANGE I FOUND THE WIRES COMPLETE MELTED. CHECK THE SERVICE MANUAL AND SHOWS A 18AWG WIRE PROTECTED WHIT 20A FUSE. PROBABLY A INHERITED FROM SOME OLD DODGE RAM WHICH ONE HAVE A 20A FUSE AND 14AWG WIRE. CHECKING SOME NEWS MODELS AND HAVE 18AWG TOO, SO IT COULD BE MORE VEHICLES IN POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE. THE USER MANUAL, PRINTED, DIGITAL ONLINE, THE FUSE BOX COVER, SERVICE MANUAL, EVERYWHERE SAYS 20A FUSE FOR A THIN 18AWG WIRE.
Safety Rating for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 6 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
9003502 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Key Blank With Transmitter The key with an integrated FOB P/N 05183348AA is temporarily unavailable. The supplier is currently working on a functional replacement. Currently, for customer satisfaction, the blade key (no immobilizer & no transmitter) P/N 05018689AA can be offered to the customer as an alternative option. (This applies...
9003681 — SEAT BELTS
Restraints Information Sheet (I-Sheet) has been added to Star Parts. Print I-Sheet for technician use.
H 20 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
CHRYSLER: RECONFIGURE FRONT CONTROL MODULE. THE 4-WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER LIGHTS ON ABOUT 20,600 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
H 20 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
CHRYSLER: RECONFIGURE FRONT CONTROL MODULE. THE 4-WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER LIGHTS ON ABOUT 20,600 OF THE ABOVE VEHICLES MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM). CSC WAS RECEIVED. *PE
H-20 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CHRYSLER SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 4 WAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY CONFIGURED FRONT CONTROL MODULE (FCM). *PE UPDATED 2/19/09. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
09-002-08 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEVEL INCORRECT. APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.7L ENGINE BUILT FROM FEB. 17, 2008 AND BUILT BEFORE APRIL 25, 2008. *NJ
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 DODGE DAKOTA
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DAKOTA
- 2003 DODGE DAKOTA — 419 complaints
- 2004 DODGE DAKOTA — 287 complaints
- 2005 DODGE DAKOTA — 596 complaints
- 2006 DODGE DAKOTA — 384 complaints
- 2007 DODGE DAKOTA — 165 complaints
- 2008 DODGE DAKOTA (current)
- 2009 DODGE DAKOTA — 23 complaints
- 2010 DODGE DAKOTA — 45 complaints
- 2011 DODGE DAKOTA — 53 complaints
Other DODGE Models
- DODGE DURANGO — 19,139 total complaints
- DODGE GRAND CARAVAN — 18,729 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 1500 — 15,420 total complaints
- DODGE CARAVAN — 14,266 total complaints
- DODGE CHARGER — 8,114 total complaints
- DODGE RAM 2500 — 8,092 total complaints
- DODGE INTREPID — 8,078 total complaints
- DODGE JOURNEY — 7,849 total complaints