2006 Dodge Dakota vs 2006 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 | 2006 Dodge Dakota | 2006 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 284 | 585 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 56 |
| Investigations | 5 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 58 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,900 mi | 63,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 125 | 48 |
| Steering | 47 | 55 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 60 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 77 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 68 |
| Power Train | 36 | 46 |
| Engine | 6 | 74 |
| Structure | 12 | 44 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 26 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 55 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 0 |
| Stalling | 6 | 57 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 22 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 29 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 14 |
2006 Dodge Dakota
2006 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.