2001 Dodge Dakota tires problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2001 Dodge Dakota — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Cruising on interstate @ 70 mph. The driver's side rear started roaring and then proceeded to disintegrate around the circumference of the upper wall, when stopped the tire had become 2 pieces completely severed into to separate circles. Conditions were good; ie; no road hazards. Weather clear, and…”
filed Jan 11, 2021
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The vehicle has cooper difinity dakota h/t tires, size 235/75/r15 (na). While driving 75 mph, the tread on the rear driver's side separated from the tires. The vehicle swerved and drove over the median into oncoming traffic. There was no crash. The tread was…”
filed Jul 9, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Dakota | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Dakota | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Dakota | 14 | 2% |
| 2000 Dakota | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 24 | 4% |
| 1998 Dakota | 18 | 3% |
| 1997 Dakota | 16 | 4% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.