2006 Dodge Dakota steering problems
47 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2006 Dodge Dakota — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. When the contact placed the key in the ignition and started the engine, the key would come out and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to…”
filed Apr 29, 2019
“Has developed loose steering. Problem exist whether moving or not. Though an accident has not happened yet, believe there is great potential for it to happen.”
filed Jan 25, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% |
| 1997 Dakota | 34 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 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.