MYRModel Year Report

1995 Dodge Dakota

● Typical for this model
1995 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
208
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1995

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Power train

15% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1992: 219 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 208 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 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 1991 1992: 219 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1993 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 208 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 1993: 134 complaints 1993 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 208 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

1995: 208 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

15% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and manual transmission.

CRASHFIRE

Service brakes

14% · 29 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURYDEATH

Air bags

13% · 26 reports

Most commonly citing frontal.

CRASHFIREINJURYDEATH
Show complaint excerpts

Consumer was in an accident rear ended another car the air bag didn't deploy. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-07-20

Driver's side air bag did not deploy upon 12:00 collision. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-19

During frontend impact air bag did not deploy, resulting in accident. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-05-10

Seat belts

12% · 25 reports

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, 2022-11-14

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, 2016-04-15

Structure

11% · 22 reports

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, 2014-09-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 2 investigations · oldest first

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  1. I
    2002-09-30Defect petitionClosed 2003-01-08 Frame cracks
  2. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  3. 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

1995 Dodge Dakota — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Power train: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Service brakes: 29 reports on file for this year.
  • Air bags: 26 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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