MYRModel Year Report

1992 Dodge Dakota

● Typical for this model
1992 Dodge Dakota
BUILT 2026-09-02

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Dakota Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1992 highlighted. 1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaints 1987: 20 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1992: 219 complaints 1992 1993: 134 complaints 1993 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: 295 complaints 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 284 complaints 2007: 144 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints 2011
1992: 219 complaints
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YearComplaints
19852
19861
198720
198855
198964
199065
1991128
1992219
1993134
1994184
1995208
1996189
1997446
1998545
1999641
2000806
2001678
2002678
2003295
2004206
2005470
2006284
2007144
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%

54% of complaints: power train — 119 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and gear position indication (prndl).

CRASH INJURY
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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. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20040421

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND STILL RUNNING WHEN WITHOUT WARNING THE VEHICLE POPPED OUT OF PARK AND ROLLED BACK INTO ANOTHER PARKED VEIHICLE.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030603

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, 20030327

SERVICE BRAKES 27%

27% of complaints: service brakes — 60 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic.

CRASH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 11%

11% of complaints: engine and engine cooling — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

FIRE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 11%

11% of complaints: electrical system — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing ignition and interior/under dash.

FIRE INJURY
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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, 20210312

Also filed under ENGINE and FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

STRUCTURE 7%

7% of complaints: structure — 15 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and hinge and attachments.

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 19920706 — PE (closed 19920929)

BRK PDL PIVOT SHAFT DISENG

I 19950623 — PE (closed 19960531)

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF SHIFTER

I 19960531 — EA (closed 20000810)

ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED

R 20000605 — power train

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 TRANSMISSIO

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL MANUAL VALVE IN THE TRANSMISSION WITH AN ALUMINUM VERSION.

Campaign 00V106000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060701 — exterior lighting

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 N

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.

Campaign 06E049000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1992 Dodge Dakota — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (119 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (60 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 00V106000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06E049000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
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 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 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.