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2006 Dodge Dakota

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

7

5 current

Combined

15.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,712

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2016265 · manufacturer campaign S43

27 May 2016

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2012 · Aspen 2007–2009 · Challenger 2008–2012 · Charger 2006–2012 · and 11 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.

459,492 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015228 · manufacturer campaign R25

27 May 2015

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2010 · Aspen 2007–2008 · Charger 2005–2010 · Dakota 2005–2011 · and 8 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.

374,508 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2014583 · manufacturer campaign P80

19 December 2014

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2006 · Ram 2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with manual transmissions, a defect in the clutch interlock switch could allow the starter to engage without depressing the clutch pedal. If recommended starting procedures are not followed, this could cause unintended vehicle movement, which could result in injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the clutch interlock switch.

6,700 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2006038 · manufacturer campaign F05

10 February 2006

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2006 · Ram 2006

What is wrong

On certain pickup trucks, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) electronic control unit may cause a loss of electronic brake distribution allowing the rear brakes to lock-up during certain braking conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the ABS electronic control unit with a new one containing an integrated circuit that prevents this condition.

5,130 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2006037 · manufacturer campaign F08

10 February 2006

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2006 · Durango 2006

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, an electrostatic discharge event between the operator and the vehicle can result in a loss of turn signal functionality and headlamp or windshield wiper activation or deactivation. This could impair the driver's vision and cause a crash without warning.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will re-flash the cab compartment node with a software revision that will prevent all undesirable conditions if an electrostatic discharge event occurs.

4,595 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr
2 replaced by later campaigns

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015093 · manufacturer campaign P40

3 March 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2007 · Aspen 2007 · Charger 2006–2007 · Dakota 2005–2007 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata driver and/or passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will replace the driver and/or passenger inflator on affected vehicles, depending on the vehicle involved. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: For the 2003 model year Dodge RAM, only the passenger side inflator would need replacement. Additional Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recalls 2015094 and 2015228. Please see these recalls for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015094">Click here for more information on the 2015094 recall</a> <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information on the 2015228 recall</a>

1,000 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSuperseded

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2015003

6 January 2015

Replaced: This recall has been replaced by a later campaign. Check the newer one — the repair may have changed.

Transport Canada lists: 300 2005–2007 · Aspen 2007 · Charger 2005–2007 · Dakota 2005–2007 · and 3 more

What is wrong

Chrysler Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Chrysler Canada will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015228. Please see recall 2015228 for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information</a>

258,600 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSuperseded

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 40% of 141 2006 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
350 g/km

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Common questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 7 recalls on record for the 2006 Dodge Dakota, of which 5 are current and 2 have been replaced by later campaigns. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2006 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 2006 Dodge Dakota at 15.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 350 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2006 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,712 in fuel, producing roughly 7,022 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.