MYRModel Year Report

1985 Dodge Dakota

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1985 Dodge Dakota
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:37:14.919Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Dakota Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1985 highlighted. 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 20 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 63 complaints 1989 1990: 63 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1992: 216 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1993 1994: 166 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 641 complaints 2000: 806 complaints 2001: 678 complaints 2001 2002: 678 complaints 2003: 295 complaints 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 283 complaints 2007: 144 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints 2011
1985: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19852
19861
198720
198855
198963
199063
1991128
1992216
1993134
1994166
1995208
1996189
1997446
1998545
1999641
2000806
2001678
2002678
2003295
2004206
2005470
2006283
2007144
200891
200918
201035
201144

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

AIR BAGS

2 of 2 total reports mention: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN AND VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER TRUCK AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961024

DRIVING AT SPEED 0F 35 MPH, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION DRIVERS SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19960531

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH
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WHILE COMING TO A STOP THE THROTTLE WENT WIDE OPEN AND VEHICLE HIT THE BACK OF ANOTHER TRUCK AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19961024

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1985 Dodge Dakota — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2010 ▲ 2011 ▲ 1988

WORST YEARS

■ 2000 ■ 2002 ■ 2001

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FAQ

Is the 1985 Dodge Dakota reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 1985 Dodge Dakota?

The most-reported component is air bags:frontal, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1985 Dodge Dakota have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.