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US recalls (1)
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE MOTOR MAY BE SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER INTRUSION THAT COULD CAUSE INTERNAL CORROSION AND RESULT IN PARTIAL OR COMPLETE LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY.
Risk and remedy
Risk: DRIVER VISIBILITY COULD BE REDUCED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Canadian recalls (1)
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2004-05-06 · campaign 2004-155
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor assembly may become susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of front windshield wiping capability. Correction: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor with a revised version that contains a water shield.
Owner complaints (206)
Owners filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Dodge Dakota Pickup (11 crashes, 6 fires, 8 injuries, 1 deaths reported). Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #12 for the most complaints (median 166).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Steering | 74 | |
| Suspension | 45 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 21 | |
| Electrical system | 21 | |
| Power train | 19 | |
| Air bags | 15 | |
| Engine and engine cooling | 12 | |
| Visibility | 12 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2004 Dodge Dakota Pickup.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2004 Dodge Dakota 4-DR. Cab | – | – | – | – |
| 2004 Dodge Dakota Extended Cab | – | – | – | – |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2004 Dodge Dakota Pickup version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 3.7 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Dakota Pickup 2WD 4.7 L Manual 5-spd | 13 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 3.7 L Automatic 4-spd | 14 | 18 | 15 | $4,450 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 3.7 L Manual 5-spd | 14 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 4.7 L Automatic 5-spd | 13 | 17 | 14 | $4,800 |
| Dakota Pickup 4WD 4.7 L Manual 5-spd | 13 | 17 | 15 | $4,450 |
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