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2006 Dodge Dakota electrical system problems

The 2006 Dodge Dakota has 34 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

34

Electrical System complaints

9%

Share of year

0

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Electrical System complaints by year

Related recalls

14V795000Electrical SystemDecember 16, 2014 · 54,164 units

Defect

Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

Consequence

Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

What owners report

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while her son was at a complete stop at the red traffic light, the driver's side air bag deployed unexpectedly, and the driver noticed that there was white smoke and dark smoke coming from the air bag. There was no warning light…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · April 16, 2025 · fire

Common questions

How many electrical system complaints does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have?

NHTSA has 34 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Dakota electrical system — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2006 Dodge Dakota electrical system?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 14V795000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.