2006 Dodge Dakota Air Bags Problems

NHTSA component category: AIR BAGS · data through 07/14/2026

121Air Bags complaints

42.6%Of all 284 complaints

#1Most-reported category

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

How air bags ranks on this vehicle

AIR BAGS121 · 42.6%

STEERING44 · 15.5%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM29 · 10.2%

POWER TRAIN26 · 9.2%

SUSPENSION15 · 5.3%

Share of the 284 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2006 Dodge Dakota overview page.

What owners report

“1.DRIVERS AIRBAG LIGHT COMES ON WHEN DRIVER. 2.WHEN MAKING A U-TURN I HEAR A LOUD CLUNKING NOISE AROUND THE TIRE AREA. 3.THE EMERGENCY RELEASE BRAKE…”NHTSA complaint 10552723 — filed 11/18/2013

“1)PULLED OUT OF A FOOD LION PARKING LOT AND HIT A POT HOLE AND BROKE THE MAIN SPLINE IN THE TRANSMISSION. 2) THE TRUCK NOW…”NHTSA complaint 10552660 — filed 11/18/2013

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. WHILE DRIVING IN NORMAL WEATHER CONDITIONS, SHE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND THE BRAKES FAILED. SHE HEARD…”NHTSA complaint 10302970 — filed 01/28/2010

Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.

Air Bags complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have air bags problems?

Air Bags is the most-reported problem area on the 2006 Dodge Dakota: 121 of 284 complaints on file (42.6%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have in total?

284 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 22 involved a crash, 7 involved a fire, 16 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's air bags category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the AIR BAGS 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 07/14/2026.