1995 Dodge Dakota problems
Owners have filed 294 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Power train accounts for 11.2% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 9.5%.
Complaints294
Crashes42
Fires6
Injuries25
Deaths2
What owners report breaking
Power train 11.2% · 33
Service brakes, hydraulic 9.5% · 28
Seat belts 9.2% · 27
Air bags 8.8% · 26
Structure 7.5% · 22
Engine and engine cooling 7.1% · 21
Steering 6.5% · 19
Suspension 6.1% · 18
Severity
Of those complaints, 42 describe a crash, 6 describe a fire, 25 report an injury and 2 report a death.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Dodge Dakota in this data, 1995 sits 11th by complaint volume. 2000 draws the most.
Filings are rising — 6 in the last three years against 5 in the three before. For a vehicle this age that usually points to a wear-related failure owners are hitting now.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 90,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Venicle is still under warranty but the warrantor (ge ) has denied the claim and refuses to honor it. We paid a lot of money for an expensive extended warranty for bumper to bumper coverage and they don't stand behind their product.No safety defect listed in the summary. Power train
When I drive 50 + miles, transmission won't up shift unless I take foot off gas, it has done this about 12 times since purchase in feb . Also truck has rolled ahead when in park 6 times since purchase in feb. Power train · reported at 49,000 miles
Consumer complained that transmission shimmied when driving approximately 50-55 mph. Also shimmies between 18-19 rpms. Dealer/manufacturer notified, and condition cannot be corrected. Power train
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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