With 3 recalls and 842 complaints, the 2000 Dodge Dakota rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

Recalls

842

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

00V1980002000-17-07

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.

A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.

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00V1970002000-17-07

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 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.

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00V1930002000-17-07

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.

A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2000 Dodge Dakota's biggest weak point? SUSPENSION. It leads 842 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Suspension229

02Service Brakes, Hydraulic220

03Power Train50

04Engine And Engine Cooling44

05Steering37

842 total across 1 model years (2000–2000)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Dodge Dakota Fuel Economy

12–20mpg combined

11-18city

15-23hwy

$2,200-$3,650/yr

Fuel economy for the 2000 Dodge Dakota ranges from 12 to 20 MPG combined across 11 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim

Dakota Pickup 2WD - Manual 5-spd

20mpg

2.5L 4-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

18 city23 hwy~$2,200/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 2WD - Manual 5-spd

17mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city21 hwy~$2,600/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

16mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

15 city20 hwy~$2,750/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

15mpg

4.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 2WD - Manual 5-spd

15mpg

4.7L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

13 city18 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 4WD - Manual 5-spd

15mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

14 city17 hwy~$2,900/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

3.9L 6-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

14mpg

4.7L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 4WD - Manual 5-spd

14mpg

4.7L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

13 city17 hwy~$3,150/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 2WD - Automatic 4-spd

13mpg

5.9L 8-cyl · Rear-Wheel Drive

11 city16 hwy~$3,350/yr-1/10 Poor

Dakota Pickup 4WD - Automatic 4-spd

12mpg

5.9L 8-cyl · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive

11 city15 hwy~$3,650/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Where to Find 2000 Dodge Dakota

39States

26%in top 3

The biggest cluster of inventory is in Florida (10%), but the remaining listings are spread across 38 other states nationwide.

FLFlorida

1710%

WAWashington

148%

CACalifornia

138%

NENebraska

116%

OROregon

95%

ILIllinois

85%

AZArizona

85%

TXTexas

85%

COColorado

74%

PAPennsylvania

74%

UTUtah

42%

INIndiana

42%

GAGeorgia

42%

MOMissouri

42%

DEDelaware

32%

IAIowa

32%

MNMinnesota

32%

VAVirginia

32%

KS3

DC3

MI3

NCNorth Carolina

32%

OHOhio

32%

OKOklahoma

32%

MD2

AL2

NJ2

NY2

SC2

SD2

KY2

TN2

ID1

AR1

ND1

RI1

NV1

WI1

WV1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2000.

Buying a 2000 Dodge Dakota?

Answers to common buyer questions

Is the 2000 Dodge Dakota a good car to buy?

The 2000 Dodge Dakota has its strengths and its watch-outs. 3 recalls have been issued, so verify completion with the dealer. Owners report suspension as the area to watch most closely. Check the safety section for recall details and the pricing data to see if the numbers work for you.

Are there recalls on the 2000 Dodge Dakota?

There are 3 documented recalls for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. Don't let that scare you; most are routine. Just make sure they're all resolved before you sign. Details in the safety overview.

What's the gas mileage of the 2000 Dodge Dakota?

You'll get between 12 and 20 MPG combined from the 2000 Dodge Dakota, depending on engine and drivetrain. That's a meaningful difference over time. The fuel economy table shows exactly which configs get what.

What are common problems with the 2000 Dodge Dakota?

Out of 842 owner complaints, suspension issues lead the pack. Get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers this area. The known issues breakdown has all the details.