general problems of the 2005 Dodge Dakota - part 1

96 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2005 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Dodge Dakota based on all problems reported for the 2005 Dakota.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2021

Got truck smogged 4/13/2021 and was told of an outstanding recall for airbag. This recall was fixed on 11/13/2015. Attached are copies of notice of recall after getting truck smogged and pages 1 and 2 of invoice showing repair on 11/13/2015. How do we get this updated in the system so it will not show up again when we get truck smogged next time?.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2020

Heated driver seat caught fire. Called dealership and was told there was a recall on the driver heated seat. The dealer said there was airbag recall on the driver and passenger side of the truck. The dealer said they would not repair airbags and would need to contact Dodge for a case number. Contacted Dodge and was told just drive carefully.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at about 60, mph, the vehicle slipped on black ice on a bridge, fishtailed and crashed on a cement column on the side of the bridge. The contact stated that no air bag deployed. There was no warning. The contact stated that his wife who was on the front passenger seat hit her left knee on the dashboard, but did not go to the emergency center right away. The contact did not sustain any injury. A police report (number: 1916400110) was filed. The vehicle was totaled and was towed to a garage and was later retrieved and locked up by the contact. The contact called the healy Chrysler Dodge inc dealer (231-845-3900, located at 3632 w us-10, ludington, mi 49431) where the air bags were repaired under NHTSA campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags), 15v313000 (air bags) and 14v770000 (air bags). The technician told the contact that all recalls were done. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that an investigator would call the contact. The contact was not called. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 99,593. Fe.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/24/2018

Hello, I have called larry hillis in poplar bluff several time about this recall on my truck. When I e-mailed them last week they sent me an e-mail saying they would take care of the problem, ( the same thing they told me when I called last year) if this need fixed then I am covering my bases in case something happens. The next call or text will be to the bbb. Thank you, tammy b,.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/13/2018

Takata air bag. I purchased a 2005 Dodge Dakota in August 2018. I took it to the dealership in October when I found out about the recall. Dealership replaced drivers side but not passenger side. I was told and shown photos of an empty space. There was no airbag or wiring. I still have no psa. Also when I test drove this vehicle it had no headlights. When I purchased it I was told they were fixed. I do not have high beams still. There are also problems with the emissions on this truck. I replaced the evap pump but still is not correct. Can someone please tell me what I can do about these safety issues? thank you.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2018

Takata recall. . Over 8 months waiting for new airbags. No end in sight.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/19/2017

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Billy bender Chrysler Jeep Dodge dealer located at 13500 winchester rd, cumberland, maryland 21502, was made aware of the issue and stated that the parts were unavailable. In addition, the dealer stated that they were only receiving parts two to three at a time. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

2004. Dodge Dakota. Consumer writes in requesting an update on air bag safety recall repair status. Updated 09/26/2017.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2016

Takata recall. Received a recall notice regarding defective passenger airbag in July 2016. Written notice indicates that air bag can deploy at any time and cause serious injury or death. Last contact with dealer on November 29, 2016 indicated that part is still not available to have airbag issue resolved and no indication of when it would be fixed.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/23/2016

I have been apointed several times listed for apointments call direectly to field operations heard the prodacol and I understand I can use my auto resqueing for an accident to happen I just recieve a apolygy note,,,dont understand why I keep recieving these recall with out no protocol for the dealer to take action?.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2016

Takata recall I am upset at the way these takata recalls are being handled by dealers and the manufacturer. Neither dealer or manufacturer seem to have a handle on what is happening, when parts will be available, disseminating proper information to customers, etc. I just returned from wasting this morning at a Dodge dealer because I scheduled the work, and when I got there was told no parts were available. I should have been told that when I scheduled the work. I live 45 minutes one way, so it takes time and money to make these useless trips. I think much pressure should be exerted on manufacturers to divert airbags to recalls, and pull the airbags away from new car production until this issue is resolved. There should also be one person in charge of airbag recalls at each dealership to coordinate the flow of information, scheduling, parts, etc. And takata should pay the bill for these persons. Thank you.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

Signed up for passenger air bag recall on July 22, 2016. I have waited over two and a half months to be notified to bring my truck in to have airbag replaced. I have made numerous calls to 1-800-853-1403, only to have been hung up on. They leave me and my passenger in danger. The truck is unsafe to drive and I'm worried each time I have to use it that hope the airbag does not explode. I need my truck and need them to repair it cause they created the problem. Please help me to get my truck airbag replaced, I think I have given them more than enough time.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2016

I called dealer to get the recall addresses, I was told they do not have the part and they don't know when they will get it in.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/20/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact attempted to notify the manufacturer of the issue, but was unsuccessful. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/11/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota quad cn the contact received NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/22/2016

Takata recall. I received a notification on 7/22/16 about fca recall s43/ntsa 16v-352. No more info has been received as of 1/30/17. Six months and the status is that no repair parts are available. Six months is way too long for a repair.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2016

Takata recall - rec'd. Notification of recall beginning of July 2016. Registered for email notification of when repl. Parts would be avail. From Chrysler 7-22-16 (their ref# 29749366). Called Chrysler today to follow-up as I've not heard anything. Was told that parts are still not avail - they haven't even been made yet! spoke with dawn @ NHTSA about filing complaint (your ref#: 1047892). This is unacceptable!.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/21/2016

Tl-takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair. The contact inspected the vehicle after being serviced and felt that the repair was not performed on the vehicle. The contact mentioned that she would take the vehicle to another dealer and if necessary pay for the recall repair that should had been performed because she had concern of a potential safety hazard. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Js.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/16/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The local dealer (ferrario Chrysler Dodge Jeep 2463 coming road, elmira, NY 14903) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The interim notice did not give a specific date for when the part would become available. The manufacturer could not provide an estimated date for when the vehicle would receive the recall repair. The contact was not experiencing a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The ladd-handford dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/31/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received a notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v35200 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact that the part was not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/27/2016

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

34 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

35 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/26/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v520000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was contacted (lenwood Chrysler/Dodge in paducah, ky) and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.



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