Complaint 2188552
2005 DODGE DAKOTA • STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS • incident Mar 20, 2026
- Complaint ID
- 2188552
- Make
- DODGE
- Model
- DAKOTA
- Model Year
- 2005
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Incident Date
- Mar 20, 2026
- Date Received
- Mar 20, 2026
- Data As Of
- Jul 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle had been shipped to them. While the vehicle was parked, the contact inspected the vehicle and observed that the frame was severely corroded. The contact also noted that the frames of all the vehicle doors were corroded as well. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not formally diagnosed; however, the mechanic informed the contact that the frame was severely corroded, the vehicle was structurally compromised, and they were unsure whether the vehicle could be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 81,892.
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