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2010 Dodge DakotaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 35 owner complaints about the 2010 Dodge Dakota, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 7 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Dodge Dakota
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CarFlaw IndexOne of the best years85% below the Dakota median · #23 of 25 years by complaints
Safety recalls7Lowest repair rate 34%Owner complaints354 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage60kAir bags, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Dodge Dakota has problems

35 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Air bags161
Power train70
Electrical system60
Steering51
Engine20
Vehicle speed control21
Suspension21
Service brakes21
Visibility10
4 other systems41

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

7 recalls

2010 Dodge Dakota recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

60%repaired · 2020 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 19V-018 · Jan 15, 2019 · 1,413,222 vehicles · 852,775 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

49%repaired · 2019 Q2

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 18V-021 · Jan 9, 2018 · 328,177 vehicles · 160,051 repaired

Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

34%repaired · 2018 Q3

Passenger side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 16V-352 · May 24, 2016 · 4,648,270 vehicles · 1,599,545 repaired

Risk. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

41%repaired · 2017 Q3

Driver side: inflator module

Do not drive

Recall 15V-313 · May 26, 2015 · 4,077,169 vehicles · 1,644,105 repaired

Risk. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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75%repaired · 2015 Q2

Driveline: differential unit

Recall 13V-038 · Feb 6, 2013 · 278,674 vehicles · 207,642 repaired

Risk. If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Driveline: differential unit

Recall 12V-474 · Oct 2, 2012 · 44,300 vehicles

Risk. If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other Dakota year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dakota median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2010 Dodge Dakota, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What Dakota owners report

Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2010 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18V021000 (Air Bags) and 15V313000 (Air Bags). The dealer was contacted for the recall repairs and was informed that parts were not yet available. The contact called the manufacturer and was informed…
Complaint 11725465 · Mar 19, 2026 · 49,800 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG WARNING INDICATORS REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR, CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND ECM CODE (ENGINE) NEEDED TO BE…
Complaint 11103891 · Jun 25, 2018 · 140,000 miles
I TOOK MY TRUCK TO EASTGATE CHRYSLER AT 500 NORTH SHADELAND AVE. 46219 PH.# [PHONE] TO HAVE MY AIRBAG RECALL REPAIRED AND A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, THERE WASN'T ANYTHING WRONG WITH MY TRUCK WHEN I TOOK IT INTO THEM, ON MY WAY HOME I NOTICE THAT THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS FLICKERING WHEN I TURNED CORNER…
Complaint 11089695 · Apr 23, 2018 · 34,847 miles

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