What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Dakota?

Air bags lead the complaint list with 59 complaints, followed by the power train group with 24.

Does the 2007 Dodge Dakota have recalls?

Yes. The by-year data shows 4 recalls for this model year. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.

How many complaints are there for the 2007 Dodge Dakota?

NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file. They are unverified reports from owners.

What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Dodge Dakota?

See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.

Is the 2007 Dodge Dakota reliable?

Complaints spread over several groups, led by air bags and power train. See the by-year section to compare this year with others.

2007 Dodge Dakota Pickup Problems, Recalls and MPG

NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Dodge Dakota Pickup^[1]. The air bags group is the biggest, with 59 complaints^[2].

145owner complaints^[1]

4recalls^[3]

15–17MPG combined (EPA)^[4]

Problems
Recalls
Fuel economy
Safety
Engine and size
By year
Verdict
FAQ

Most reported problems

Owners filed complaints across several parts of the truck. Here are the groups, biggest first.

Air Bags. 59 complaints^[2]. In the stories we read, owners describe crashes where the bags stayed shut, a warning light that came on and stayed on, and long waits for replacement parts after a notice came in.
Power Train. 24 complaints^[5]. Owners describe a transmission that would not move up out of the lower gears, an engine that surged in town traffic, and a truck that rolled once the key was turned off.
Electrical System. 14 complaints^[6]. Owners describe turn signals that blink the wrong way or only some of the time, wipers that act up, and a truck that would not start while the dealer waited on a part.
Suspension. 13 complaints^[7]. Owners describe front shocks that keep bouncing after a dip, worn tie rod ends, and shaking at road speed.
Steering. 12 complaints^[8].
Engine. 7 complaints^[9].
Brakes. 7 complaints^[10].
Visibility. 6 complaints^[11].

Recalls

Newest first. Each recall covers only certain vehicles, so not every 2007 Dakota Pickup is necessarily included.

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module (16V352), May 2016. About 4,648,270 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[12]
Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module (15V313), May 2015. About 4,077,169 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash, injury, death, an air bag that may not work as intended. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[13]
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch (14V795), December 2014. About 54,164 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[14]
Power Train › Automatic Transmission (06V341), September 2006. About 4,770 vehicles are potentially affected across every model and year the recall names. The recall names these risks: a crash. Dealers do the repair free of charge.^[15]

Fuel economy

EPA ratings depend on the engine and drive. Annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not prices when the car was new.

Version	City / highway / combined MPG	Annual fuel cost
Dakota Pickup 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[4]	15 / 20 / 17	$3,950
Dakota Pickup 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[16]	14 / 20 / 16	$4,200
Dakota Pickup 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[17]	14 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Dakota Pickup 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive^[18]	13 / 19 / 15	$4,450
Dakota Pickup 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[19]	14 / 18 / 15	$4,450
Dakota Pickup 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[20]	15 / 19 / 16	$4,200
Dakota Pickup 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[21]	14 / 19 / 15	$4,450
Dakota Pickup 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive^[22]	13 / 18 / 15	$4,450

Safety ratings

Version	Overall	Frontal	Side	Rollover	Rollover risk
2 DR RWD/AWD^[23]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	17.9%
4 DR RWD/AWD^[24]	n/a	n/a	n/a	4	17.9%

Engine and size

These are Canadian-market specifications from Transport Canada, so US models can differ slightly.

Version	Length	Width	Height	Wheelbase	Curb weight
DAKOTA P/U CLUB CAB 2WD LARAMIE^[25]	219 in	72 in	69 in	131 in	4,295 lb
DAKOTA P/U CLUB CAB 2WD ST/SLT^[26]	219 in	72 in	69 in	131 in	4,281 lb
DAKOTA P/U CLUB CAB 4WD ST/SLT^[27]	219 in	72 in	69 in	131 in	4,436 lb
DAKOTA P/U QUAD CAB 2WD LARAMIE^[28]	219 in	72 in	69 in	131 in	4,385 lb
DAKOTA P/U QUAD CAB 2WD ST/SLT^[29]	219 in	72 in	69 in	131 in	4,363 lb
DAKOTA P/U QUAD CAB 4WD ST/SLT^[30]	219 in	72 in	69 in	130 in	4,500 lb

How 2007 compares with other years

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for each Dakota Pickup model year. The 2007 is highlighted^[3].

Show the numbers

Model year	Complaints	Recalls
1995	208	0
1996	189	1
1997	446	5
1998	545	5
1999	641	4
2000	806	5
2001	678	7
2002	678	5
2003	296	4
2004	206	1
2005	470	6
2006	285	5
2007	145	4
2008	91	2
2009	18	5
2010	35	7
2011	44	6

NHTSA's counts for the Dakota Pickup show 145 complaints and 4 recalls for 2007^[3]. Among the 17 model years listed, 4 have fewer complaints than 2007 and 12 have more^[3]. The fewest complaints are for 2009 (18) and the most are for 2000 (806)^[3]. These counts are not adjusted for sales, so treat them as a rough guide. The chart above shows every year.

Should you buy a used 2007 Dakota Pickup?

The 2007 Dakota has 145 complaints on file^[1], and the air bags group leads the list^[2]. Power train issues come next^[5]. Electrical and suspension complaints are smaller groups^[6]^[7]. These are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for how many trucks were sold. If you are shopping for one, check the air bag and transmission history first, and read the recalls and by-year sections on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Dakota?: Air bags lead the complaint list with 59 complaints^[2], followed by the power train group with 24^[5].
Does the 2007 Dodge Dakota have recalls?: Yes. The by-year data shows 4 recalls for this model year^[3]. See the Recalls section on this page for the list.
How many complaints are there for the 2007 Dodge Dakota?: NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file^[1]. They are unverified reports from owners.
What is the gas mileage of the 2007 Dodge Dakota?: See the fuel economy section on this page for the EPA figures.
Is the 2007 Dodge Dakota reliable?: Complaints spread over several groups, led by air bags^[2] and power train^[5]. See the by-year section to compare this year with others.

Keep exploring

Other model years of the Dodge Dakota Pickup

1998 545 complaints, 5 recalls
1999 641 complaints, 4 recalls
2000 806 complaints, 5 recalls
2001 678 complaints, 7 recalls
2002 678 complaints, 5 recalls
2003 296 complaints, 4 recalls
2004 206 complaints, 1 recall
2005 470 complaints, 6 recalls
2006 285 complaints, 5 recalls
2007 this page
2008 91 complaints, 2 recalls

Compare all model years of the Dodge Dakota Pickup

Other Dodge models from 2007

2007 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan 81 complaints, 0 recalls

All Dodge models

Similar cars from 2007: pickup trucks

2007 Chevrolet Colorado 140 complaints, 3 recalls
2007 Honda Ridgeline 160 complaints, 8 recalls
2007 Nissan Titan 139 complaints, 1 recall

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Facts and sources

NHTSA has 145 owner complaints on file for the 2007 Dodge Dakota Pickup (11 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 8 injuries, 0 deaths reported). NHTSA vehicle records
59 complaints name the air bags component group (5 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, median mileage at failure 77,686). NHTSA vehicle records
Owner complaints and recalls for every Dodge Dakota Pickup model year (chart above). NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 20 highway / 17 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $3,950. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
24 complaints name the power train component group (3 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries, median mileage at failure 40,800). NHTSA vehicle records
14 complaints name the electrical system component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 59,121). NHTSA vehicle records
13 complaints name the suspension component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 47,000). NHTSA vehicle records
12 complaints name the steering component group (0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 60,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the engine component group (0 crashes, 1 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 28,000). NHTSA vehicle records
7 complaints name the brakes component group (2 crashes, 1 fires, 1 injuries, median mileage at failure 31,000). NHTSA vehicle records
6 complaints name the visibility component group (1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, median mileage at failure 45,278). NHTSA vehicle records
Recall 16V352, filed May 24, 2016: Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 15V313, filed May 26, 2015: Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module. NHTSA recall database
Recall 14V795, filed December 16, 2014: Electrical System › Ignition › Switch. NHTSA recall database
Recall 06V341, filed September 7, 2006: Power Train › Automatic Transmission. NHTSA recall database
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 2WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 20 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 2WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, Rear-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Automatic 4-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 4WD, 3.7L 6-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 15 city / 19 highway / 16 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,200. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Automatic 5-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 14 city / 19 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
EPA rating for Dakota Pickup 4WD, 4.7L 8-cyl, Manual 6-spd, Regular, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive: 13 city / 18 highway / 15 combined MPG; EPA estimated annual fuel cost $4,450. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 2 DR RWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, 4 DR RWD/AWD: rollover 4 stars; rollover risk 17.9%. NHTSA vehicle records
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DAKOTA P/U CLUB CAB 2WD LARAMIE: length 219 in, width 72 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,295 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DAKOTA P/U CLUB CAB 2WD ST/SLT: length 219 in, width 72 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,281 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DAKOTA P/U CLUB CAB 4WD ST/SLT: length 219 in, width 72 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,436 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DAKOTA P/U QUAD CAB 2WD LARAMIE: length 219 in, width 72 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,385 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DAKOTA P/U QUAD CAB 2WD ST/SLT: length 219 in, width 72 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 131 in, curb weight 4,363 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov
Transport Canada specifications via NHTSA vPIC, DAKOTA P/U QUAD CAB 4WD ST/SLT: length 219 in, width 72 in, height 69 in, wheelbase 130 in, curb weight 4,500 lb (converted from centimeters and kilograms). vpic.nhtsa.dot.gov

Complaints submitted to NHTSA by owners; unverified reports, one complaint can name several components. Complaint counts are not normalized by sales; compare years of the same model, not different models. EPA annual fuel cost uses EPA's current fuel price assumptions, not the price when the car was new. Horsepower is the rating listed for EPA test vehicles. Dimensions are Canadian-market specifications and can differ slightly from US models.

2007 Dodge Dakota Pickup: problems, recalls and fuel economy