2001 Dodge Dakota vs 2001 Ford Ranger
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2001 Dodge Dakota | 2001 Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 678 | 515 |
| Recall campaigns | 7 | 4 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 72 | 204 |
| Investigations | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 44 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 11 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 13–20 | 15–58 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 50,000 mi | 83,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford Ranger |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 236 | 87 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 118 | 49 |
| Power Train | 93 | 51 |
| Structure | 11 | 112 |
| Air Bags | 39 | 62 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 53 | 29 |
| Electrical System | 58 | 22 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 57 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 44 | 19 |
| Stalling | 30 | 27 |
| Clunking / rattling | 25 | 9 |
| Airbag warning light | 18 | 11 |
| Rust / corrosion | 18 | 112 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 9 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 8 | 9 |
2001 Dodge Dakota
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.