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2003 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

4

4 current

Combined

15.3L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,743

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

Other

Transport Canada recall 2004155 · manufacturer campaign D22

6 May 2004

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2002–2004 · Durango 2002–2003

What is wrong

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.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor with a revised version that contains a water shield.

30,456 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2003245 · manufacturer campaign C35

14 October 2003

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2001–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will reroute the wiring harness.

6,065 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2002240 · manufacturer campaign B32

16 December 2002

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2003 · Durango 2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the right headlight may become inoperative due to an improperly sized circuit board trace in the central timer module.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the central timer module.

481 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 62% of 106 2003 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
352 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2003 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2003 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 2003 Dodge Dakota at 15.3 L/100 km combined, emitting 352 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2003 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,743 in fuel, producing roughly 7,069 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.