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2000 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

6

6 current

Combined

16.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,991

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.

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2004439 · manufacturer campaign D47

20 December 2004

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000–2003 · Durango 2000–2003

What is wrong

On certain four wheel drive vehicles, if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear progressively over an extended period of time. A worn upper ball joint could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control which may result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the upper ball joints with a revised assembly having improved sealing integrity. Two wheel drive models will be covered by an extended warranty of 10 years or 160,000 kms.

57,649 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2001197 · manufacturer campaign 989

17 July 2001

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000–2001

What is wrong

Certain Quad Cab pickup trucks. The front outboard lower seat belt anchor bolts may not be tightened correctly. An improperly tightened seat belt anchor may not provide the anticipated level of occupant restraint in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect the driver and passenger side lower seat belt anchor bolts and tighten to specification.

9,183 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Powertrain

Transport Canada recall 2001155 · manufacturer campaign 890

20 June 2001

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000

What is wrong

Certain pickup trucks equipped with 4.7L engine and automatic transmissions. The automatic transmission may expel fluid from the fill tube during normal temperature operation. The transmission fluid could come into contact with the hot exhaust system and ignition of the transmission fluid could result.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will shorten the vent hose and assure adequate clearance.

2,553 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2001118 · manufacturer campaign 982

10 May 2001

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000 · Durango 2000 · Ram 2000–2001

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the sound deadener material internal to the air bag clock spring may detach rendering the air bag inoperative.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the clockspring.

14,276 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2000170 · manufacturer campaign 891

28 August 2000

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 1997–2000

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear axle vent hose could contact the rear brake hose which eventually could wear a hole in the brake hose. Perforation of the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.

What the dealer will do

Rear brake hoses will be inspected for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear axle vent hose will be shortened by 8 cm and a clip will be installed to assure the clearance between the axle vent line and the brake hose is maintained.

31,339 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2000162 · manufacturer campaign 870

15 August 2000

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose. This could result in the power steering hose contacting and wearing a hole in the brake tube. Perforation of the left front brake tube will result a partial brake system failure and a loss of braking force at the front wheels.

What the dealer will do

Brake tube and power steering hose will be inspected for wear and replaced if necessary. A power steering stand off bracket will also be installed to ensure adequate clearance between the brake tube and the power steering hose.

441 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 33% of 92 2000 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
370 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2000 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 6 recalls on record for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2000 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 2000 Dodge Dakota at 16.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 370 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2000 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,991 in fuel, producing roughly 7,438 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.