2006 Dodge Dakota transmission problems
The 2006 Dodge Dakota has 40 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and down from the prior model year.
40
Transmission complaints
10%
Share of year
2
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE AND THE DRIVE SHAFT FRACTURED AND DROPPED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO A POLE. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED BUT…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have?
NHTSA has 40 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Dakota transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
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.