2006 Dodge Dakota SLT
1D7HE48NX6S616870
Vehicle history report for the 2006 Dodge Dakota SLT (VIN 1D7HE48NX6S616870). Red, pickup, 4.7L 8-cyl, gasoline. 193,145 mi reported. Registered in Va. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
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Official U.S. EPA fuel-economy estimates for the 2006 Dodge Dakota.
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2006 Dodge Dakota.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 284 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 Dodge Dakota, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 3 involved a crash 🔥 1 involved a fire 🚑 4 reported injuries
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.
🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 284
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2006 Dodge Dakota.
STRUCTURE
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the subframe was rusted and the rear spring holder had fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 55,500.
NHTSA ODI #11749982POWER TRAIN
See attached document for complaint.
1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11718869ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while her son was at a complete stop at the red traffic light, the driver's side air bag deployed unexpectedly, and the driver noticed that there was white smoke and dark smoke coming from the air bag. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the air bag caught on fire. The …
Fire · NHTSA ODI #11657825UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
I was going to work and the transmission started slipping when I had cruise control on, and then when I got to a stop light my truck started revving and wouldn't move. When i put it in neutral it wouldn't roll either. It just kept on revving and screeching. So i out back into drive and it jerks. Also my trucks rear end locked up and wouldn't roll in neutral…
NHTSA ODI #11642655AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving at 45 MPH, the vehicle was involved in a no-fault head-on collision. The vehicle was damaged to the front of the vehicle and the driver's side of the vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was towed to a tow yard. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. …
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11624219ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
After driving on the interstate highway for a couple hours from Phoenix, Arizona I noticed that the left turn signal started malfunctioning, and the right signal flashed instead. After several hours of driving, noticed that sometimes the right signal only flashed 3 or 4 times when turning on the right indicator. I also noticed that the emergency flashers w…
NHTSA ODI #11577090AIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving at 50 MPH, the brakes failed causing the contact to strike a curb and flatten the front passenger side tire, and damage the rim. No air bags deploy. The contact suffered injuries to the back, neck and suffered a concussion. The contact was transferred to the hospital where she received …
Crash · 1 injured · NHTSA ODI #11530976AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V352000 (Air Bags) and the vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall repair; however, two weeks after the repair, the passenger’s side air bag warning light intermittently illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the contact was informed th…
NHTSA ODI #11515824+ 276 more complaints on record.
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Is the VIN 1D7HE48NX6S616870 valid?
1D7HE48NX6S616870 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in United States. It decodes to the 2006 Dodge Dakota.
Does the 2006 Dodge Dakota have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2006 Dodge Dakota. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2006 Dodge Dakota?
Comparable 2006 Dodge Dakota listings run roughly $3,400–$11,000, typically around $6,936 (from 149 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
What fuel economy does the 2006 Dodge Dakota get?
The U.S. EPA rates the 2006 Dodge Dakota at about 16 mpg combined (14 city / 19 highway).
Data last checked 19 Sep 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.