2006 Dodge Dakota vs 2006 Toyota Tacoma
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 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 284 | 782 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 11 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 54 | 329 |
| Investigations | 5 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 22 | 66 |
| Fire reports | 7 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,900 mi | 73,908 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 12 | 242 |
| Air Bags | 125 | 76 |
| Suspension | 25 | 154 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 147 |
| Power Train | 36 | 56 |
| Steering | 47 | 40 |
| Electrical System | 30 | 25 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 26 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 17 |
| Clunking / rattling | 12 | 14 |
| Rust / corrosion | 8 | 264 |
| Airbag warning light | 7 | 46 |
| Stalling | 6 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 30 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 7 |
2006 Dodge Dakota
2006 Toyota Tacoma
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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.