2005 Dodge Dakota vs 2005 Nissan Titan
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 | 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 470 | 891 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 106 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 11 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 14 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,200 mi | 66,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Nissan Titan |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 81 | 469 |
| Air Bags | 143 | 18 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 67 | 60 |
| Suspension | 51 | 65 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 57 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 62 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 68 |
| Engine | 11 | 61 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 53 | 43 |
| Stalling | 22 | 64 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 12 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 12 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 9 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 39 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 20 |
2005 Dodge Dakota
2005 Nissan Titan
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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.