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2003 Dodge Dakota repairs by problem area

Engine (17%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (33%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (11%)

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2003 Dodge Dakota repair cost distribution

$2500+ (6%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (47%)

< $100 (35%)

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Chart based on 17 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

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Dodge Dakota in New York, United States - Nov 2010
Sep 2004 30353 mi	P0456 code. Dealer replaced fuel cap (warranty)
Nov 2004 33621 mi	Slight squeal noise at initial engine start. Dealer replaced Fan Clutch. Warranty.
Jul 2007 82591 mi US $76	Replace blower motor resistor.
May 2008 100726 mi US $91	Replace air filter, pcv valve & spark plugs.
Feb 2009 117783 mi US $125	Broke front sway bar link due to hitting large pothole.
Jul 2009 130278 mi US $408	Replace left & right outer tie-rods, front shocks, and perform front end alignment.
Dec 2009 137110 mi US $289	Clunk and snaps in steering column when turning. Replace left & right inner tie-rods. Perform front end alignment.

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Dodge Dakota in Colorado, United States - Nov 2007
Nov 2007 36525 mi US $850	Replace driver's window regulator.

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Dodge Dakota in Minnesota, United States Jun 2018 - Jan 2022
Jun 2018 205000 mi US $24	Rubber stabilizer mounts
May 2021 138000 mi US $380	Fuel pump

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Dodge Dakota in Texas, United States - May 2010
Apr 2005 35000 mi	Rebuilt rear-end under warranty. Rear-end was extremely noisy; poor assembly tolerances suspected.
May 2006 60000 mi US $100	Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced. Bearing made audible clunk at slow speeds over bumps when turning.
Aug 2007 90000 mi US $200	Upper ball joints replaced.
May 2010 150000 mi US $150	Water pump replaced; seals were leaking. Noisy belt tensioner replaced at the same time.

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Dodge Dakota in Missouri, United States Jun 2018 - Jul 2018
Jul 2018 204000 mi US $500	Differential carrier bearings went out. Timer control unit (body control module) stopped working due to corroded wires. Replaced TCU and wiring harnesses from junkyard parts. New parts unavailable including dealership.