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2005 Dodge Dakota repairs by problem area

Engine (28%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)

Brakes and Traction Control (10%)

Suspension and Steering (29%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (3%)

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

Other (3%)

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2005 Dodge Dakota repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (4%)

$100 - $499 (44%)

< $100 (44%)

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Chart based on 55 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 Alabama, United States Sep 2013 - Sep 2013
Sep 2013 126000 mi US $167	needed new front struts, both sides.

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Dodge Dakota in Maryland, United States Oct 2013 - Apr 2015
Dec 2013 137000 mi US $1700	Replaced clutch, release bearing, pivot arm, master and slave cylinder. Release bearing had come partially apart and damaged fingers on clutch. (Mechanic?) Screwed up job and had to redo. Lost use of truck for a month and still not perfect.
Apr 2015 150000 mi US $1400	Replaced entire clutch assembly. Release bearing had blown apart and damaged all of the clutch components internal, as well as the slave cylinder too.

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Dodge Dakota in Arizona, United States - Dec 2006
Dec 2006 38000 mi US $100	Outboard seal on transfer case was leaking. Out of operation less than 1 day and was covered under 70,000 mile warranty with 100 deduction.

Dodge Dakota in North Dakota, United States Oct 2009 - Jan 2017
Mar 2009 51985 mi US $188	Replace EGR valve Transmission cooler line 52029226AD was leaking where rubber hose joined to fitting into the radiator - line was replaced.
Jun 2009 54713 mi	Screw came loose in driver's door latch mechanism, causing the outside handle to not work. Screw was located inside the door and reinstalled with Loctite. DIY job.
Aug 2009 57559 mi US $315	RH outer tie rod end replaced, front end realigned.
Jan 2010 62400 mi US $16	Oil pressure light on, suspect pressure sensor. Sensor replaced and oil pressure light performed as expected. DIY job.
Mar 2010 64279 mi US $300	Camshaft angle sensor failed - lost invoice, cost is approximate.
Nov 2010 72122 mi US $215	Replace LH outer tie rod end and realign -- at tire shop
Dec 2010 74800 mi US $72	Replace RH front swaybar endlink - DIY in family farm's shop.
Jan 2011 76236 mi US $192	Replace LH front swaybar endlink - serviced at dealer.
Mar 2011 78153 mi	Noticed noise from steering column, tightened pinch bolt on steering shaft located above brake pedal. Noise went away.
Sep 2011 86015 mi US $455	U-joint beginning to fail at front end of rear driveshaft. Rear axle pinion seal leak noted also. U-joint and pinion seal replaced at dealer.
May 2012 94200 mi US $315	Check Engine Light started flashing after passing a slow truck. Read codes, code P0305 was set. Changed cyl. #5 spark plug, no improvement. Took to dealer, dealer replaced injector in cyl. #5 and solved problem.
Feb 2013 104500 mi US $761	CEL came on, vehicle would buck at higher throttle openings. P0344 code. Diagnosis determined the cam position sensor was bad & cam position sensor was replaced Trans cooler line leak observed during recent oil change. Leaking line 52029226AD was replaced. Dealer observed leak at front crankshaft oil seal - seal was replaced.
Jan 2014 104700 mi	Front axle gearbox leaking oil where left driveshaft comes out
Jul 2014 115300 mi US $2250	Brought in for suspected failing ball joint in left front and wanted new shock absorbers. Shocks, left lower ball joint, right lower control arm replaced, steering aligned. (LCA due to shock pivot bushing not serviced separately)
May 2016 128200 mi US $75	LF brake caliper was not fully retracting, causing brake drag & excessive heat. Replaced caliper and caliper hose. Noticed CV boot at LF is leaking. Bought shaft & tried to install, but the hub was too rusted to the knuckle to be removed with hand tools. Will have to take to a shop that can press the hub out of the knuckle.

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Dodge Dakota in Pennsylvania, United States Oct 2009 - Dec 2016
Oct 2009 13000 mi US $180	Right front wheel bearing was replaced.
Jun 2012 19000 mi US $100	right front axle seal was leaking
Sep 2013 21000 mi US $319	left front wheel bearing replaced
Feb 2015 22300 mi US $156	Dead battery
Apr 2016 23200 mi US $110	Front brake calipers were frozen.

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Dodge Dakota in Indiana, United States Oct 2011 - Aug 2013
Jan 2012 62000 mi	Broken bolts on both exhaust manifolds. New bolts and gaskets installed
Feb 2012 62200 mi	Front crankshaft seal leaking oil. New seal installed.
Jun 2012 63000 mi US $25	Squeaky suspension, greased ball joint
Mar 2013 64000 mi US $400	Replaced the driver side ball joint (loose). Replaced leaf spring bushings (squeaking). Had replaced the passenger side ball joint soon after buying the truck in April 2011.

Dodge Dakota in Alabama, United States Oct 2008 - Jun 2022
Nov 2008 40000 mi US $335	Replaced shocks.
Sep 2012 83000 mi US $45	Passenger side exhaust manifold broke 2 bolts causing an exhaust leak
Sep 2015 116000 mi US $25	Vapor pump on gas tank changed.
Nov 2015 116000 mi US $35	Replaced EGR valve.
Dec 2015 116000 mi US $75	Changed 2 left oxygen sensors. Replaced hood supports.
Oct 2017 133000 mi US $85	Front wheel bearings making noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings
Mar 2018 137000 mi US $15	Replaced emergency brake release lever.
Jul 2021 163000 mi US $200	Radiator leaking. Replaced Radiator water pump & thermostat
Apr 2022 169000 mi US $70	Ac clutch failure. Replace clutch
Jun 2022 171000 mi US $80	Driver Wheel bearing noisy

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Dodge Dakota in Illinois, United States Mar 2017 - Sep 2018
Jul 2017 122000 mi US $1000	Trouble shifting gears, would not shift out of gears

Dodge Dakota in Missouri, United States Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
Dec 2013 135000 mi US $67	The Line Pressure Sensor was leaking transmission fluid past O-rings.

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Dodge Dakota in Arizona, United States Nov 2011 - Dec 2013
Aug 2013 155100 mi US $150	TuneUp.It had been 60 or 80K since last tumeup.

Dodge Dakota in Florida, United States Oct 2009 - Jun 2014
Jul 2009 35000 mi US $420	Front rotors warped, which over heated the brake pads and caliper seals. Replaced rotors with high performance slotted & drilled rotors, new brake pads and OEM calipers.
Dec 2011 48000 mi US $75	Replaced rear shock absorbers. Replaced front struts.

Dodge Dakota in California, United States Oct 2005 - Sep 2013
Aug 2005 6911 mi	1st rebuild of rear end. New shaft axles, lubricant, etc.
Jan 2006 13279 mi	Shoe kit
Feb 2006 15368 mi US $100	Rebuild rear axle. Grinding from axle started about 3 months after first month and got worse with time. 100 deductible. 2nd rebuild for this.
Apr 2007 37937 mi US $326	Transmission pan leaking. New seal and 5qkts of fluid.
Oct 2007 50788 mi US $138	New Bearings, Seal Axle, cup diffe, cup drive, lubricant, gear kit, etc was done to the truck.
Nov 2011 105000 mi	Rebuild seems to have been done right this time. Previously required a rebuild every 35000 miles or so. The winding sound would get louder the closer it got to going out.
May 2012 127800 mi US $600	Radiator replacement
Aug 2013 147000 mi	Lost 2 quarts of transmission fluid. No leaks detected. Keeping a eye on it.

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Dodge Dakota in Iowa, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
Jun 2013 96000 mi US $65	both lower ball joints had broken and I replaced them on my own was stunned to find the replacement parts had grease zerts but what ever

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