2008 Dodge Dakota vs 2008 Ford F-150
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 | 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2008 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 91 | 368 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 53 | 39 |
| Investigations | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 39 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 12 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 15–18 | 14–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 56,312 mi | 64,172 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 17 | 53 |
| Power Train | 10 | 50 |
| Air Bags | 29 | 28 |
| Engine | 3 | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 41 |
| Electrical System | 11 | 29 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 21 |
| Structure | 4 | 23 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 6 | 26 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 35 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 14 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 9 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 8 |
| Steering problems | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
2008 Dodge Dakota
2008 Ford F-150
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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.