8.0

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
83,350 miles
Total Complaints:
3 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. remove rust, prime and paint (2 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
2006 Dodge Dakota body / paint problems

body / paint problem

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2006 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #3

Sep 172015

Dakota SVT 8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 112,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

bubbles in paint around both rear wheel wells looks like starting to rust

- Pat A., Sandy Level, VA, US

problem #2

Dec 112014

Dakota V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 93,000 miles

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chassis corrosion chassis corrosion chassis corrosion chassis corrosion chassis corrosion chassis corrosion

Radiator Support Brackets rusted completely away from the Frame allowing the Radiator Fan to hit the Shroud around the Fan. The cross-piece that the Supports were attached to, and also attaches to the two halves of the Frame, is also EXTREMELY rusted with holes big enough to put your finger through. I took it to my local dealer and they took many pictures of the corrosion and expressed concern about the safety of driving it in that condition. They sent the pictures to DODGE and said they would ask if they had a solution...that was about four weeks ago and they have heard nothing back from Dodge. I called the local Dealer several times to get an update but nothing back so far. I had a couple mechanics look at the Frame and they said suggested not driving the truck the way it is. I reattached the Radiator using wire and tightened the bolts connecting it to the top cross bracket for now.

- Michael B., Leetonia, OH, US

problem #1

Feb 012008

Dakota SLT 3.7L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles

Most if not all of the chassis weld points are rusting. In addition, the fasteners (nuts, bots, washers) that are exposed to the elements are also rusting. Dodge did a lousy job with corrosion prevention on this pickup. I can't believe a 2006 would rust in so many places. Very disappointed in the quality of the parts used. Were they made in China...that would explain it as most of their stuff is junk.

- ericnj, Brick, NJ, Pacific Islands (US)

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