Structure Related Problems of the 2006 Dodge Dakota

Table 1 shows three common structure related problems of the 2006 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the body (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the door (two problems).

Table 1. Structure related problems of Dodge Dakota

Problem Category Number of Problems
Body problems
5
Door problems
2
Frame Rust problems
1

Recently reported Structure problems of the 2006 Dodge Dakota

The Body problem

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v352000 (structure) 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.   Read details...

The Door problem

Tl the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the rear passenger door would not open. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the latch assembly and cable were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...

The Frame Rust problem

Have had to replace upper and lower ball joints both sides of vehicle prior to 65k miles. Lower front clip/frame, frame mounts and lower radiator support rusting away (under the paint). First noticed problem around 36k miles with surface rust appearing thru paint.   Read details...


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