2005 Dodge Dakota engine problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2005 Dodge Dakota — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owned a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while reversing into the driveway when the contact attempting to apply the brakes when the brake pedal floored failing to stop the vehicle. The contact applied the emergency brakes and looked under the hood of the vehicle where they…”
filed Jun 29, 2020
“Ticking noise coming from exhaust manifolds! Exhaust manifold bolts & studs are breaking prematurely allowing exhaust gases to enter passenger compartment! New better grade exhaust manifold bolts & studs plus gaskets need to be installed on both left & right hand side manifolds with a recall to…”
filed Aug 24, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021
Engine problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Dakota | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Dakota | 6 | 2% |
| 2003 Dakota | 1 | 0% |
| 2002 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2001 Dakota | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 Dakota | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 Dakota | 5 | 1% |
| 1997 Dakota | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2005 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.