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The 2011 Dodge Dakota presents a mixed reliability picture, with its most significant ownership concern centering on the **airbag system**.

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Fuel economy

EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.

YearCity MPGHighway MPGCombined MPGCity L/100 kmHighway L/100 kmCombined L/100 km
201114181516.813.0715.68

Engine, transmission & drivetrain

Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.

YearBody styleCylindersDisplacementFuel typeTransmissionDrivetrain
2011pickup63.7RegularAutomatic 4-spd4-Wheel Drive

Safety ratings & driver assistance

NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.

YearRolloverRated vehicletpms
201142011 Dodge Dakota Extended PU/EC 4WDstandard

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The 2011 Dodge Dakota presents a mixed reliability picture, with its most significant ownership concern centering on the **airbag system**.

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Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.

What are the best years for the Dodge Dakota?

Carfocal currently has 1 published Dakota report, covering 2011 through 2011. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2011 Dodge Dakota presents a mixed reliability picture, with its most significant ownership concern centering on the **airbag system**.

Published year coverage: 2011.

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Is the Dodge Dakota reliable?

There is no single reliability answer for every Dodge Dakota. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2011 dodge dakota presents a mixed reliability picture, with its most significant ownership concern centering on the **airbag system**. and the 2011 dodge dakota's value is significantly impacted by its below-average reliability and the critical **airbag system** concerns. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.

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What are common problems with the Dodge Dakota?

Carfocal answers common-problem questions in the year-specific reports. Published guides currently cover 2011 through 2011.

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