2011 Dodge Dakota vs 2011 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 | 2011 Dodge Dakota | 2011 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 44 | 2,183 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 6 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 68 | 120 |
| Investigations | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 8 | 45 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 18 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 13–19 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 42,000 mi | 71,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 8 | 819 |
| Engine | 3 | 481 |
| Steering | 0 | 419 |
| Electrical System | 4 | 233 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 212 |
| Service Brakes | 5 | 162 |
| Visibility/wiper | 0 | 91 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 75 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Loss of power | 0 | 198 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 191 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 150 |
| Stalling | 0 | 114 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 85 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 71 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 69 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 45 |
2011 Dodge Dakota
2011 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.