Dodge Dakota engine problems by year
56 NHTSA owner complaints name the engine across 14 Dakota model years. The most reported year is 2005 with 11 reports.
| Year | Engine reports | Share | Median mileage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 3 | 7% | — | |
| 2010 Dakota | 2 | 6% | — | |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% | — | |
| 2007 Dakota | 4 | 3% | — | |
| 2006 Dakota | 6 | 2% | — | |
| 2005 Dakota | 11 | 2% | 130,000 mi | |
| 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% | — | |
| 1992 Dakota | 1 | 0% | — |
Share is the fraction of that year’s complaints naming the engine. Raw counts are not adjusted for sales volume — years that sold more units naturally accumulate more reports.