2005 Dodge Dakota vs 2005 Toyota Tacoma
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2005 Dodge Dakota | 2005 Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 470 | 707 |
| Recall campaigns | 6 | 10 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 64 | 337 |
| Investigations | 5 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 30 | 47 |
| Fire reports | 27 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–17 | 16–21 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 61,200 mi | 85,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Toyota Tacoma |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 9 | 260 |
| Air Bags | 143 | 46 |
| Suspension | 51 | 137 |
| Power Train | 81 | 57 |
| Steering | 47 | 61 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 93 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 67 | 15 |
| Electrical System | 32 | 20 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 53 | 22 |
| Stalling | 22 | 28 |
| Rust / corrosion | 17 | 228 |
| Airbag warning light | 16 | 22 |
| Brake problems | 10 | 6 |
| Overheating | 9 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 7 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 26 |
2005 Dodge Dakota
2005 Toyota Tacoma
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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.