Known Recalls

Model year record

2005 Dodge Dakota

6 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 601 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 17V820000

Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler

Component
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
16,900
Reported to NHTSA
2017-12-20
Owners notified
2018-12-27

Defect description

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles US LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain 2005 Dodge Dakota pickup trucks equipped with heated seats. These driver and passenger seats may develop hot spots that can result in the seat cushion or seat back having burn holes.

Safety risk

The hot spots and burn holes can injure the seat occupant and can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners and dealers will update the seat heating system control features, free of charge. The recall began December 27, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T80.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V352000

Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,648,270
Reported to NHTSA
2016-05-24
Owners notified
2017-03-27

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.

Safety risk

These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V313000

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

Component
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
Vehicles affected
4,077,169
Reported to NHTSA
2015-05-26
Owners notified
2015-06-08

Defect description

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V770000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
Chrysler Group LLC
Vehicles affected
250,896
Reported to NHTSA
2014-12-03
Owners notified
2015-02-03

Defect description

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.

Safety risk

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

Manufacturer remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger air bag portion of recall 14V-354.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V460000

Power train: automatic transmission

Component
Power train: automatic transmission
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
256,409
Reported to NHTSA
2005-10-06
Owners notified
2005-11-28

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V002000

Air bags: side/window

Component
Air bags: side/window
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
1,142
Reported to NHTSA
2005-01-05
Owners notified
2005-01-17

Defect description

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE OPTIONAL SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG, THE CURTAIN FASTENERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TIGHTENED.

Safety risk

THIS COULD RESULT IN AN IMPROPER SIDE AIR BAG CURTAIN DEPLOYMENT IN CERTAIN SIDE CRASH CONDITIONS, WHICH CAN INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE SIDE AIR BAG CURTAIN FASTENERS TO THE PROPER SPECIFICATION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 17, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags13994,390 mi
Power train58100,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic3313,000 mi
Steering3361,000 mi
Electrical system3080,000 mi
Seats3081,000 mi
Suspension2745,000 mi
Suspension: front1845,000 mi
Service brakes1387,182 mi
Power train: automatic transmission123,554 mi
Seats: front assembly: seat heater/cooler1264,000 mi
Engine11130,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor115,344 mi
Unknown or other1030,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip85,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper87,506 mi
Seat belts760,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling617,500 mi
Power train: axle assembly61,000 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly653,000 mi
Exterior lighting567,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system582,855 mi
Vehicle speed control554,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)487,182 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine415,414 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc41,000 mi
Structure: body471,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint434,003 mi
Tires45,865 mi
Wheels462,004 mi
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module312,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads310,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum329,585 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings314,000 mi
Steering: column31 mi
Structure3500 mi
Visibility: windshield370,000 mi
Air bags: frontal224,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline277,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages2140,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch281,892 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)211,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module226,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: drum2470 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2300 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft2—
Structure: frame and members281,892 mi
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar210,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery16,525 mi
Electrical system: wiring181,000 mi
Electronic stability control: automatic (ASC)11,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1300 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys1300 mi
Equipment: electrical113,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.16,525 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery169,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap114,900 mi
Fuel system, other138,500 mi
Parking brake: driveline: hydraulic: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings15,865 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)1860 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: cooling unit and lines1—
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter118,223 mi
Power train: driveline136,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint11 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly138,500 mi
Seats: mid/rear assembly110 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper17,506 mi
Service brakes, air: disc: rotor13,900 mi
Service brakes, electric140,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: wheel speed sensor/tone ring150 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components12,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: wheel cylinders150 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1—
Steering: hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections1—
Steering: linkages158,000 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment118,223 mi
Structure: body: door: hinge and attachments11,005 mi
Suspension: front: hub177,105 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing145,000 mi
Suspension: rear145,000 mi
Tires: sidewall141,460 mi
Tires: tread/belt130,000 mi
Visibility/wiper1120,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior1—
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs168,000 mi

The 2004 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. The 2006 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Open investigations

An investigation is not a recall. It indicates that NHTSA is currently evaluating an alleged defect but has not reached a final determination.

EA21002Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

EA15001Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Air bags: frontal

EA06004STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS

Steering

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.