1995 DODGE DAKOTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
294
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
The 1995 DODGE DAKOTA has received a total of 294 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Air Bagsfrontal (22 complaints), Power Trainautomatic Transmission (16 complaints), and Structureframe And Members (12 complaints).
Recalls for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA, potentially affecting up to 27,176 vehicles.
Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 27,176 vehicles affected
Defect: 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 NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
294 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Most Recent Complaints
I bought this 1995 Dodge Dakota brand new in 1995 and it only has original 92,110 miles on it. The problem with this Dakota I have replaced the Drivers front seat belt and the replacement again is falling apart again where it will not release for a person to get out of. I don't know if the air bags will not deploy if the seat belt is not working properly. Again the seat belt needs to be replaced again as it physically is falling apart again.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1995 DODGE DAKOTA EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR ASSURANCE TIRES, SIZE: 215/75R/15 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED MODERATE TIRE SEPARATION ON THE SIDEWALLS OF THE FRONT AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRES. THE DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,263. THE VIN AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN.
I WAS DRIVING THE CAR AT 35 MILES AN HOUR UP TO 45 AND THE TIRE CAME OFF. IT CAUSED A 3 CAR ACCIDENT. LUCKILY INO ONE WAS HURT BUT I GOT A CARELESS DRIVING TICKET. I FEEL THE TIRE SNAPPED OFF THE DRIVE TRAIN. IT HAPPENED IN 2006. IT WAS LIGHTLY RAINING BUT THIS SHOULD NOT AFFECT A TIRE COMING OFF COMPLETELY.. I CAN SEND IN POLICE REPORT LATER I PUT IN A REQUEST FOR A COPY BUT I HAVE NOT RECIEVED IT YET.
MY DAUGHTER'S SEAT BELT WOULD NOT UNLATCH. SHE COULD NOT GET OUT OF THE CAR. SHE HAD TO LEAVE AND DRIVE BACK HOME, WHERE HER DAD WAS ABLE TO GET HER OUT WITH A SCREW DRIVE. OUR MECHANIC SAID DODGE NO LONGER CARRIES THESE SEAT BELTS.
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NON FUNCTIONAL FAILS TO RETRACT
Safety Rating for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
1300303 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
FRAME CRACKING. *TT
210295 — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EQUIPPED VEHICLES ARE NOW EQUIPPED WITH QUICK CONNECTOR FITTINGS IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES. *TW
081095 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH SNOW PLOW PACKAGE HAVE A TEMERATURE SENSOR THAT IS NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR THAT IS FACTORY INSTALLED IN THE TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE. *TW
050395 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE LEAD/DRIFT. *TW
NHTSA Investigations for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA.
Other Model Years of the DODGE DAKOTA
- 1990 DODGE DAKOTA — 88 complaints
- 1991 DODGE DAKOTA — 161 complaints
- 1992 DODGE DAKOTA — 314 complaints
- 1993 DODGE DAKOTA — 159 complaints
- 1994 DODGE DAKOTA — 240 complaints
- 1995 DODGE DAKOTA (current)
- 1996 DODGE DAKOTA — 250 complaints
- 1997 DODGE DAKOTA — 650 complaints
- 1998 DODGE DAKOTA — 793 complaints
- 1999 DODGE DAKOTA — 1,011 complaints
- 2000 DODGE DAKOTA — 1,095 complaints
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