2005 Dodge Dakota Steering Problems

NHTSA component category: STEERING · data through 07/12/2026

33Steering complaints

7%Of all 470 complaints

#4Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How steering ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS138 · 29.4%

POWER TRAIN58 · 12.3%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC33 · 7%

STEERING33 · 7%

SEATS30 · 6.4%

Share of the 470 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2005 Dodge Dakota overview page.

What owners report

“LEFT FRONT STEERING ROD END BROKE INTO TWO PIECES CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.”NHTSA complaint 10242082 — filed 09/13/2008

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, BUT PARTICULARLY AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 50-70 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATES OUT OF…”NHTSA complaint 10222102 — filed 03/24/2008

“CONSISTENT DRIVELINE VIBRATION, UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR. I TOOK MY 2005 DODGE LARAMIE QUAD CAB IN FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ON MARCH 5…”NHTSA complaint 10197660 — filed 07/27/2007

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Steering complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?

Steering is the #4 most-reported problem area on the 2005 Dodge Dakota: 33 of 470 complaints on file (7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2005 Dodge Dakota have in total?

470 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 30 involved a crash, 27 involved a fire, 20 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's steering category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STEERING category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.