MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Dakota

● Typical for this model
1995 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, 1995 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 1993: 134 complaints 1993 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 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
1995: 208 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 15%

15% of complaints: power train — 32 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASH FIRE
SERVICE BRAKES 14%

14% of complaints: service brakes — 29 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
AIR BAGS 13%

13% of complaints: air bags — 26 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frontal.

CRASH FIRE INJURY DEATH
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CONSUMER WAS IN AN ACCIDENT REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR THE AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950720

DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY UPON 12:00 COLLISION. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950619

DURING FRONTEND IMPACT AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950510

SEAT BELTS 12%

12% of complaints: seat belts — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing buckle assembly and anchorage.

CRASH
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I bought this 1995 Dodge Dakota brand new in 1995 and it only has original 92,110 miles on it.

NHTSA ODI report, 20221114

MY DAUGHTER, WHO WAS THE DRIVER, WAS UNABLE TO UNLATCH HER SEAT BELT. HER BOYFRIEND HAD TO FORCE IT APART IN ORDER FOR HER TO BE ABLE TO EXIT THE CAR. NOW IT IS BROKEN...SHE WAS AT A STANDSTILL AT HER BOYFRIEND'S HOUSE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160415

STRUCTURE 11%

11% of complaints: structure — 22 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing frame and members and body.

INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO PASS THE STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION DUE TO THE FRAME BEING CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140917

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20020930 — DP (closed 20030108)

FRAME CRACKS

I 20030507 — DP (closed 20030722)

STEERING COLUMN SEPARATION

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

1995 Dodge Dakota — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (32 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (26 reports on file for this year).
  • 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 1995 Dodge Dakota reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1995 Dodge Dakota is rated "typical".

What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Dakota?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 15% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Dakota have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.