2006 Dodge Dakota owner complaints

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Passenger airbag was turned on but didn't deploy, did not have seatbelt on because it broke but all others in the accident had theirs on. Driver was driving normal and a truck coming opposite way hit a truck three truck length ahead spun out of control and hit our vehicle head on.*dt consumer has stated she has head trauma.*jb*jb *dt*dt*jb *dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*jb*dt*dt*dt*dt*jb*as*dt *tr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The dealer was contacted (mac haik flowood Chrysler Dodge in flowood, ms, 601-914-2277) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact also received a takata settlement notice. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect. *tt

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v3521000 (air bags). The part needed for the repair was not available. 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that the dealer (crown Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram greensboro, 3710 w wendover ave, greensboro, nc 27407, (336) 790-9850) failed to remedy both recalls within a reasonable time frame. Once the part became available, the dealer scheduled an appointment to replace the front driver and passenger side air bag inflators. The dealer indicated that they replaced the part for NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). For both repairs, the repair time frame exceeded four hours. The dealer indicated that they had to remove the dashboard, which may be damaged, to complete NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The contact may need to replace the dashboard to receive the front passenger air bag inflator; therefore, the de

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 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 notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Takata recall replacement parts still not available. I cannot use my truck with anyone in the passenger seat.

Takata recall. Several months ago we received the notice that the passenger side front airbag had to be replaced. We took it to the dealer and was told the parts weren't in, and they would call us in the fall. We did call them and was told the parts were still not in. We are concerned that we have been driving around with a defective airbag for a long time now. Our dealer is in littleton, n.h. *tr

Steering spontaneously became intermittently stiff / loose in both directions with loss of return to straight after cornering. *js

Power steering stops working causing loss of vehicle control. At the time I was driving approximately 20 MPH in town. Had power steering fluid leak in the past which was fixed but issue still occurs. Today it happened thee times within 30 minutes of driving. I checked the steering fluid and it was full. This has been an ongoing issue with this vehicle since it was a few years old.

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the subframe of the vehicle was bent. The contact was also informed that the front passenger side axle was damaged. While driving 70 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 139,584.

Intermediate steering shaft needs replacing, clunk sound. OEM has now been upgraded to a beefier shaft because OEM was not holding up. This should be a recall issue. *tr

Turn signal switch turns on right turn signals when selecting the left turn signals. Right side works fine. *tr

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. The contact experienced a failure with the vehicle starting. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 14v795000 (electrical system) and 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 notified of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Parts distribution disconnect. Updated 2/4/16 *cn

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. While driving 50 MPH, the vehicle would jump sideways when driving over a bump or pothole. The dealer stated that the failure was a normal occurrence. As of december 13, 2007, the dealer had not repaired the vehicle. The failure mileage was 25 and current mileage was 16,600.

Truck needs struts and parts have been on back order for over 6 months, there is a bolt and nut that cannot be removed without cutting it off because of poor design. The replacement part for the nut and bolt are not available .... Struts are available. This is a known defect in dodges but as far as I can tell there has not been a recall. Truck is now unsafe to drive control arms have to be cut off to replace struts

Tl* - the contact said that he was driving about 45 MPH when he noticed smoke coming from his truck. Then contact pulled over at which time he noticed that transmission fluid was leaking which created the smoke. The contact called the fire department they found a small fire under the car. The contact said that he will retain a copy of the report once it is received. The contact called the manufacturer but know one has helped him. The dealer (auto west Dodge) at roseville ca, told him the they can not repair the car until the manufacturer tells them.

This one simple part effects so much and it is unsafe that this part affects so much. You guys offer it but its close to 1400$. Why is it so much? This would be vehicle number 2 within a year of each other having something bad go wrong it makes it unsafe to drive. It effects my fuel mileage, brakes, spedo and tach go crazy, headlights flash, problems with communicating with transmission, and it keads to the front controle module. My cruise stopped working and it worked before. My key fob has issues unlocking and locking takes like 10 button presses to work. I like your trucks but this makes it unsafe I cant even let my kid ride in my truck with me

Windshield wipers turn on unexpectedly while the vehicle is moving obscuring the driver's vision which could lead to a loss of control or crash. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Dodge dakota. In september of 2007, the contact noticed that the vehicle was leaking oil. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they replaced the oil filter. She was then informed that there was a defect in the internal engine and the entire engine needed to be replaced. Chrysler advised her to fax all the oil change receipts. The contact cannot afford to pay for the engine replacement. The vehicle is currently in the shop. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.