2005 Dodge Dakota owner complaints

I received a safety recall notice (14v-354) in the mail in december of 2014. This notice pertained to my 2005 Dodge dakota and the possibility that it contained faulty airbag inflators. On this same date I contacted cutter Dodge in honolulu, hi to schedule a service appointment - I made this appointment via their website (and provided full details of the recall, etc.), as well as over the telephone shortly thereafter. My appointment was scheduled/confirmed for the following week. I attempted to drop my vehicle off for this scheduled service but was informed that they did not have any of the necessary parts at the time, and would not until mid-january (at which time they anticipate having only a limited supply). My concern is that I have been, and currently am, driving a potentially u

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

I have been appointed several times listed for appointments call directly to field operations heard the protocol and I understand I can use my auto resquesting for an accident to happen I just receive a apology note,,,don't understand why I keep receiving these recall with out no protocol for the dealer to take action? *tr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Since purchasing my 2005 Dodge dakota quad cab in feb. Of '05, I have noticed several times that the air bag light in the instrument cluster lights up indicating a problem with the system. I have taken the vehicle in to the dealer to be diagnosed. The dealer checked the "codes" and found nothing that indicated a circuit problem, so they done nothing to repair the vehicle. Two days after the service, the air bag light again came on. The dealer even said that the air bag system would not operate whenever the light is on. When the light comes on, it sometimes stays on 15 minutes, and typically anywhere from 2 to 15 minutes. I am very concerned that the system would fail in the event of a crash, endangering myself and my family. This is the primary family vehicle. *jb

2005 and early 2006 Dodge dakota's equipped with the 8.25 inch rear axle have a defective brake design. They utilize a single spring between the rear brake shoes which creates varying degrees of brake shuddering upon application. In addition many of these trucks are equipped with defective axles which contribute to the shuddering problem. In late 2005, Dodge issued a tsb to their dealers on how to correct these problems. This was soon superseded by tsb 05-002-006. I purchased a truck with both the defective brakes and defective axles in august of 2005. I was never notified of either tsb by Chrysler corporation. I now understand that since my vehicle is over one year old that I am responsible for much of the cost of repairing these factory defects to an important safety system. Dodge issued

Dt: the contact was traveling at 45 MPH when a deer ran out in front of the vehicle. He pressed on the brakes and the vehicle shook and jumped. The brakes locked, causing the vehicle to go over a hill. The contact sustained injuries. The vehicle needed the frame replaced. The manufacturer has been contacted. The vehicle was still under warranty.*ak updated 01/23/06. *jb

My brakes locked up completely and my truck slid like it was on ice for 200ft before colliding with the car stopped at the intersection ahead. I have had numerous problems with the braking system and now it has caused an accident which the california law considers me at fault because I rear ended the car ahead of me. I think Chrysler is at fault because their anti lock breaks did not stop the brakes from locking at all now my truck is totaled and another persons car is damaged. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. While driving 60 MPH, the brake pedal failed when depressed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that all four brake lines were leaking and corroded. The vehicle was in the process of being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 105,000. Updated 04/04/16*lj updated 05/11/18*jb *tr

Seats almost caught fire. Melted a hole in seats

I was picking up my boys from school when I smelled something burning. Then I saw smoke coming from my drivers side seat. I turned off the heat to the seat. When I got out of the truck, there was a burn mark in the seat and on my jacket.

Had driver side heated seat turned on low and the seat caught on fire. Luckily I had not left because I forgot my list inside and went inside house. When I came back out the seat was smoking so I ran in an got some water to pour on seat. It put the fire out. Fire dept. Came out and they took a picture and pulled the fuse out.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that the front driver side seat warmer over heated. As a result, the seat warmer burned through the seat and the driver's jeans. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who advised that the seat warmer malfunctioned and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was no longer under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and the current mileage was 59,000... Updated 02/06/12*bf the consumer stated Chrysler agreed to repair both seats and the consumer would be responsible for $400. The only thing that has not been repaired is the seat bottom, which is on order. Updated 03/21/12

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that the transmission caught on fire while the vehicle was parked. The wiring harness and alarm system were burned. The contact was able to extinguish the fire. In addition, while the vehicle was in reverse, the gear shifter would shift into park or neutral. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Randomly, the 4 wheel drive will engage when not selected. So far this has only happened at low speed (in parking lots). I can tell it is engaged because I get wheel slippage while turning. After straightening the truck and shifting to neutral, the problem will be resolved. Additionally, the "service 4wd" light or "4lo" lights will illuminate while driving, but the transfer case does not appear to actually shift. No damage to drive train so far. Thirdly, the transfer case will shift while the truck is parked in the driveway, the ignition is off, and the key removed, with no-one in the vehicle. I can hear the shift motor trying to engage.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving 45 MPH, she lost control of the vehicle as it spun in circles. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a ditch. There were no inuries and a police report was not filed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 77,140.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle began to spin out of control without warning. The vehicle was able to come to a stop. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 77,140.

I took my 2005 dakota to repair shop because of clunking noise on front drivers side. Noise was heard when driving or rocking the truck when it was parked. Repair shop said lower ball joint completely failed and was riding on lower control arm instead of supported by ball joint. Upper ball joint was also bad. Passenger side upper ball joint worn out and lower ball joint boot was cracked. All tie rod ends also needed to be replaced.