MYRModel Year Report

Dodge Dakota — years to avoid

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA.

7 model years to avoid, 2 to watch and 8 best bets. Tap a year to see its problem areas, recalls and buy-smart checklist.

Avoid7 years

Caution2 years

Best bets8 years

Complaint history

1985: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1988: 55 complaints, Recommended 1989: 64 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 65 complaints, Recommended 1991: 128 complaints, Recommended 1992: 219 complaints, Recommended 1993: 134 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 184 complaints, Recommended 1995: 208 complaints, Recommended 1996: 189 complaints, Recommended 1997: 446 complaints, Avoid 1998: 545 complaints, Avoid 1999: 641 complaints, Avoid 2000: 806 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 678 complaints, Avoid 2002: 678 complaints, Avoid 2003: 296 complaints, Caution 2004: 206 complaints, Recommended 2005: 470 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 285 complaints, Caution 2007: 145 complaints, Recommended 2008: 91 complaints, Recommended 2009: 18 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 35 complaints, Recommended 2011: 44 complaints, Recommended 2000 · 806
1985: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 55 complaints, Recommended 1989: 64 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 65 complaints, Recommended 1991: 128 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 219 complaints, Recommended 1993: 134 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 184 complaints, Recommended 1995: 208 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 189 complaints, Recommended 1997: 446 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 545 complaints, Avoid 1999: 641 complaints, Avoid 2000: 806 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 678 complaints, Avoid 2002: 678 complaints, Avoid 2003: 296 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 206 complaints, Recommended 2005: 470 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 285 complaints, Caution 2007: 145 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 91 complaints, Recommended 2009: 18 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 35 complaints, Recommended 2011: 44 complaints, Recommended 2011 2000 · 806
1985: 2 complaints, Not enough data 1985 1986: 1 complaint, Not enough data 1987: 20 complaints, Not enough data 1987 1988: 55 complaints, Recommended 1989: 64 complaints, Recommended 1989 1990: 65 complaints, Recommended 1991: 128 complaints, Recommended 1991 1992: 219 complaints, Recommended 1993: 134 complaints, Recommended 1993 1994: 184 complaints, Recommended 1995: 208 complaints, Recommended 1995 1996: 189 complaints, Recommended 1997: 446 complaints, Avoid 1997 1998: 545 complaints, Avoid 1999: 641 complaints, Avoid 2000: 806 complaints, Avoid 2000 2001: 678 complaints, Avoid 2002: 678 complaints, Avoid 2003: 296 complaints, Caution 2003 2004: 206 complaints, Recommended 2005: 470 complaints, Avoid 2005 2006: 285 complaints, Caution 2007: 145 complaints, Recommended 2007 2008: 91 complaints, Recommended 2009: 18 complaints, Not enough data 2009 2010: 35 complaints, Recommended 2011: 44 complaints, Recommended 2011 2000 · 806
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  • Caution
  • Recommended
  • Not enough data

Every year, ranked

Newest first. Find your year, then open it for the full report.

YearRankingComplaintsCompared with a typical year
2011 ▲ Recommended 44 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2010 ▲ Recommended 35 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2009 ○ Not enough data 18 Only 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
2008 ▲ Recommended 91 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
2007 ● Recommended 145 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2006 ◆ Caution 285 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2005 ■ Avoid 470 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2004 ● Recommended 206 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
2003 ◆ Caution 296 This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.
2002 ■ Avoid 678 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2001 ■ Avoid 678 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
2000 ■ Avoid 806 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1999 ■ Avoid 641 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1998 ■ Avoid 545 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1997 ■ Avoid 446 This year had more than double the complaints of this model's typical year.
1996 ● Recommended 189 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1995 ● Recommended 208 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1994 ● Recommended 184 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1993 ▲ Recommended 134 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1992 ● Recommended 219 This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.
1991 ▲ Recommended 128 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1990 ▲ Recommended 65 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1989 ▲ Recommended 64 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1988 ▲ Recommended 55 This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.
1987 ○ Not enough data 20 Only 20 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1986 ○ Not enough data 1 Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.
1985 ○ Not enough data 2 Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
How the rankings work

Each model year’s distinct NHTSA complaint count is compared with the median of the same model’s other eligible years.

  • ▲ Recommended

    At least 30% fewer complaints than the model’s typical year.

  • ● Recommended

    Within 30% of the model’s typical year.

  • ◆ Caution

    30% to 100% more complaints than the typical year.

  • ■ Avoid

    More than double the complaints of the typical year.

  • ○ Not enough data

    Fewer than 30 complaints on file, or too few other years to compare with — too few for a fair verdict.

Recalls

58

recalls on file across every Dodge Dakota model year.

Open a year above to see that year’s own recalls, investigations, and remedies.

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