MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Dakota

● Typical for this model
1992 Dodge Dakota
BUILT 2026-10-10

This year's complaint volume is within 30% of this model's typical year.

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.

How is this computed?

Complaints
219
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1992

Investigations
3

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

54% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1992: 219 complaints 1992 219 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 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: 296 complaints 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 285 complaints 2007: 145 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1987 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1992: 219 complaints 1992 219 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 641 complaints 1999 2000: 806 complaints 2001: 678 complaints 2001 2002: 678 complaints 2003: 296 complaints 2003 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 285 complaints 2007: 145 complaints 2007 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints 2011
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1987 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1991 1992: 219 complaints 1992 219 1993: 134 complaints 1993 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 641 complaints 1999 2000: 806 complaints 2001: 678 complaints 2001 2002: 678 complaints 2003: 296 complaints 2003 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 285 complaints 2007: 145 complaints 2007 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints 2011

1992: 219 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19852
19861
198720
198855
198964
199065
1991128
1992219
1993134
1994184
1995208
1996189
1997446
1998545
1999641
2000806
2001678
2002678
2003296
2004206
2005470
2006285
2007145
200891
200918
201035
201144

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Power train

54% · 119 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Vehicle was in park while running and it jumped out of gear, rolled down the hill, and hit a motor home. Consumere was able to drive the vehicle to a body shop.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-21

Vehicle was parked and still running when without warning the vehicle popped out of park and rolled back into another parked veihicle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-06-03

The vehicle was turned off and the transmission was placed in reverse. The driver thought the key was in the accessory position but it was not.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-03-27

Service brakes

27% · 60 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE

Electrical system

11% · 23 reports

Most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIREINJURY
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Well my truck when I am driving down the rd at night the lights will turn off out of no where and I almost got in a couple of wrecks because of it flickering and I have changed and fixed everything and it still dose it so it like a wire...

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-03-12

Also filed under Engine and fuel/propulsion system

Structure

7% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 3 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    1992-07-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 1992-09-29 Brk pdl pivot shaft diseng
  2. I
    1995-06-23Preliminary evaluationClosed 1996-05-31 Inadvertent movement of shifter
  3. I
    1996-05-31Engineering analysisClosed 2000-08-10 Rollaway in reverse when parked
  4. R
    2000-06-05Power train00V106000 Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks equipped with A500 automatic transmission. Inadvertent placement of the shift lever in reverse can occur when the driver believes that the…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the steel manual valve in the transmission with an aluminum version.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  5. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1992 Dodge Dakota — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 119 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 60 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 23 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 00V106000 · Power train
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1992 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1992 Dodge Dakota is rated "typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1992 Dodge Dakota?
The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 54% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1992 Dodge Dakota have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.