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Dodge Dakota repairs by problem area
Engine (31%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (17%)
Brakes and Traction Control (12%)
Suspension and Steering (26%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (8%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)
Other (4%)
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Chart based on 143 repairs.
Dodge Dakota suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (6%)
$500 - $999 (14%)
$100 - $499 (50%)
< $100 (31%)
Chart based on 36 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2006 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 70000 mi US $700 |
steering gear replaced |
2006 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 35000 mi US $200 |
Replace worn tie rods |
2006 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 78000 mi US $80 |
Both lower ball joints replaced. |
| 95000 mi US $1200 |
Rack and input shaft replaced |
2006 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 37007 mi US $500 |
when turning steering wheel from lock to lock (ie when parking) belt would squeel, known issue, dodge dealership installed a overrunning clutch to alternator to fix. |
2006 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 40500 mi US $395 |
replaced left tie rod |
| 61300 mi US $389 |
Right Sway bar link broken. Replaced right and left links |
2005 Dodge Dakota
Engine not specified
| 126000 mi US $167 |
needed new front struts, both sides. |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 57559 mi US $315 |
RH outer tie rod end replaced, front end realigned. |
| 72122 mi US $215 |
Replace LH outer tie rod end and realign -- at tire shop |
| 74800 mi US $72 |
Replace RH front swaybar endlink - DIY in family farm's shop. |
| 76236 mi US $192 |
Replace LH front swaybar endlink - serviced at dealer. |
| 78153 mi | Noticed noise from steering column, tightened pinch bolt on steering shaft located above brake pedal. Noise went away. |
| 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) |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 13000 mi US $180 |
Right front wheel bearing was replaced. |
| 21000 mi US $319 |
left front wheel bearing replaced |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 40000 mi US $335 |
Replaced shocks. |
| 133000 mi US $85 |
Front wheel bearings making noise. Replaced both front wheel bearings |
| 171000 mi US $80 |
Driver Wheel bearing noisy |
| 63000 mi US $25 |
Squeaky suspension, greased ball joint |
| 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. |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 48000 mi US $75 |
Replaced rear shock absorbers. Replaced front struts. |
2005 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 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 |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| 45000 mi US $300 |
steering wheel linkage |
2004 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
210-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 106300 mi US $850 |
Replaced upper ball joints/control arm assemblies. Lower ball joints checked and okay. Realigned front end after repairs finish. |
| 111500 mi | Replace intermediate steering shaft |
| 140000 mi US $750 |
Progressively louder noise coming from front end. Front passenger side wheel bearing failure -- required entire wheel hub replacement as it is a sealed unit. Failure caused uneven front tire wear; replaced both tires and did 4-whl alignment |
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 117783 mi US $125 |
Broke front sway bar link due to hitting large pothole. |
| 130278 mi US $408 |
Replace left & right outer tie-rods, front shocks, and perform front end alignment. |
| 137110 mi US $289 |
Clunk and snaps in steering column when turning. Replace left & right inner tie-rods. Perform front end alignment. |
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD w/low range
| 205000 mi US $24 |
Rubber stabilizer mounts |
2003 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
175-horsepower 3.9L V6 4-speed automatic RWD
| 60000 mi US $100 |
Driver's side front wheel bearing replaced. Bearing made audible clunk at slow speeds over bumps when turning. |
| 90000 mi US $200 |
Upper ball joints replaced. |
2002 Dodge Dakota 4dr Crew Cab 5.5ft bed
235-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| 101000 mi US $800 |
Replaced all shocks and steering bushings. |
| 106000 mi US $200 |
replaced swaybar bushings |
1999 Dodge Dakota 2-door
6-cylinder automatic 2WD
| 41000 mi US $75 |
Also ball joints. |
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