1997 Dodge Dakota problems by component
446 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1997 Dodge Dakota, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension → | 142 | 32% | 63,500 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 68 | 15% | 70,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 49 | 11% | 75,000 mi |
| Power Train → | 46 | 10% | — |
| Air Bags → | 37 | 8% | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 34 | 8% | — |
| Steering → | 34 | 8% | 70,000 mi |
| Seats → | 22 | 5% | — |
| Electrical System → | 17 | 4% | — |
| Tires → | 16 | 4% | — |
| Structure → | 14 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 13 | 3% | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 12 | 3% | — |
| Equipment → | 11 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 10 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 6 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | — |
| Service Brakes | 4 | 1% | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 1% | — |
| Engine | 2 | 0% | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 0% | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.