2003 Dodge Dakota vs 2003 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Dodge Dakota | 2003 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 295 | 422 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 50 | 94 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 16 | 43 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 36 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–17 | 13–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 66,881 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 100 | 14 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 69 |
| Power Train | 38 | 62 |
| Electrical System | 34 | 46 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 44 | 17 |
| Air Bags | 13 | 29 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 32 |
| Structure | 8 | 32 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 21 | 18 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 43 |
| Vibration / shaking | 12 | 15 |
| Clunking / rattling | 8 | 5 |
| Shifting problems | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 5 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 7 |
2003 Dodge Dakota
2003 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.