Of the 17 airbags complaints filed for the 2011 Dodge Dakota,
here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 25,000-50,000 mi.
0-25k
0 (0%)
25-50k
1 (50%)
50-75k
0 (0%)
75-100k
1 (50%)
100-125k
0 (0%)
125-150k
0 (0%)
150k+
0 (0%)
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted.
Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits
and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Airbags accounts for 39% of every owner complaint on file for this vehicle — the dominant problem area across 4 categories tracked.
No new NHTSA airbags complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
The failure pattern owners describe
The overwhelming complaint here is a parts supply failure, not a manufacturing defect. Owners received recall notices for Takata airbag inflators under campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000, but dealers and the manufacturer could not supply replacement parts for months or years. One owner stated the shortage "has been going on for years" as of late 2015. Dealers reported the manufacturer was shipping only 10 parts per week, forcing owners onto waiting lists with no estimated repair date. Owners contacted manufacturers directly and received no commitment—they were told to wait.
Two owners reported actual airbag failures in crashes. One was struck on the passenger side, vehicle rolled, and neither frontal airbag deployed; the other was in a highway T-bone where airbags also failed to deploy. Neither incident resulted in injuries, but both demonstrate the risk owners faced while driving recalled vehicles waiting for unavailable parts.
Some owners' complaint narratives expressed frustration that manufacturers and dealers offered no alternative solutions—no temporary replacement vehicles, no incentives, nothing—while they carried known defective airbags. The core issue is systemic: recalls issued, defects identified, but supply chain broken and owners left holding unusable vehicles.
Same Dodge Dakota airbags reports on nearby years: 2008
Failure modes owners describe
Takata airbag inflator recall—parts unavailable
Owners received recall notifications (campaigns 15V313000, 16V352000) for Takata airbag inflators but replacement parts were not available from dealers for extended periods. Manufacturers could not provide estimated dates for parts arrival. This created a situation where vehicles were known to have defective inflators but could not be repaired.
When: Recall notifications issued 2015–2016; parts shortage persisted for years
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement Takata airbag inflators; dealers reported manufacturer supplied only 10 parts per week; owners placed on waiting lists
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: NHTSA campaigns 15V313000 and 16V352000 (Takata recall); manufacturer acknowledged parts shortage but could not commit to availability timeline
Airbag non-deployment in crash
Owner reported a crash where frontal airbags failed to deploy despite impact severity warranting deployment. Vehicle was T-boned on passenger side and rolled over. Another owner reported being involved in a highway crash where airbags did not deploy.
Synthesized from 17 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer
allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting
8 most recent
airbags
· filed 12/22/2015
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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…
airbags
· filed 12/04/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) was received in june of 2015. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The…
airbags
· filed 11/07/2017
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 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. Hall Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram virginia beach (3152 virginia beach blvd, virginia beach, va) was contacted…
airbags · 46,000 mi
· filed 11/02/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 05v313000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable time for repair. The dealer stated that the manufacturer provided ten parts per week. The dealer placed the contact on a waiting list. The contact was also involved in a crash in which the driver and passenger frontal air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries…
airbags
· filed 10/31/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts…
airbags · 82,329 mi
· filed 10/12/2016
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a…
airbags
· filed 09/17/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
airbags
· filed 09/16/2015
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags); however, the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to provide the part to do the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.
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Common questions
How serious is the airbags problem on the 2011 Dodge Dakota?
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $1,100.
At what mileage does the airbags typically fail?
Based on the 17 complaints filed, airbags issues most often appear around 65,582 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,100 for airbags repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to airbags?
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover airbags issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2011/Dodge/Dakota.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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