1994 Dodge Dakota problems
Owners have filed 240 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 14.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 10.8%.
Complaints240
Crashes44
Fires4
Injuries29
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 14.2% · 34
Power train 10.8% · 26
Electrical system 10.4% · 25
Air bags 10.0% · 24
Steering 9.2% · 22
Engine and engine cooling 7.1% · 17
Fuel system, gasoline 6.3% · 15
Seats 5.0% · 12
Severity
Of those complaints, 44 describe a crash, 4 describe a fire, 29 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Dodge Dakota in this data, 1994 sits 14th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filing volume has held steady, 14 in the last three years against 15 in the three before.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 115,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Both front disc brake rotors are pitted, appears to be corrosion, such as from road salts, etc. Previously owned ford taurus which was recalled. Also learned the chrysler recalled other models (nhtsa recall no 98v005/chrysler recall #747. Not certain of exact date when corrosion would have first been evident. Have observed a pulsing braking sensation (not abs problem). Service brakes, hydraulic
Consumers vehicle was traveling about 20mph coming off a ramp into surface street, another vehicle in front of consumers vehicle had to stop, but consumers vehicle would not stop, and hit the other vehicle from behind. *Ak *slc Service brakes, hydraulic
Front disc brake calipers don't release properly causing brake overheating, reduced braking capability, violent shaking upon brake application and a near fire. Brake service has been needed every 20,000 to 25,000 miles. Service brakes, hydraulic
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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