2006 Dodge Dakota structure problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2006 Dodge Dakota — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear spring holder had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately…”
filed Jul 13, 2026
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the rear passenger and rear driver's doors could not be opened. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the latch and cable assemblies for each door were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle…”
filed May 7, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Structure problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 Dakota | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Dakota | 18 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 Dakota | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 Dakota | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.