1995 DODGE DAKOTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

294

Owner Complaints

42 Crashes 6 Fires 2 Deaths

1

Recall

ACTIVE 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.

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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.

Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 22 22 Crashes 3 Fires 14 Injuries 1 Death
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 16 1 Crash
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 12
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 11
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 9
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 9 4 Crashes 2 Injuries 1 Death
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 9 1 Crash
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 7
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 7
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 7 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering
Complaints: 7
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 7
Seat Belts
Complaints: 6
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 6 1 Crash
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 5
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 5
Suspension
Complaints: 5 1 Injury
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 2 Crashes 2 Injuries
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Seats
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 4 1 Crash
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 4
Electrical Systemwiring
Complaints: 3
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 3
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Train
Complaints: 3
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Electrical System
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 2
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
Complaints: 2
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
Complaints: 2
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 2
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 2
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 2
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
Complaints: 2
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
Complaints: 1
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemhorn
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Equipment
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airantilock
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 1 Injury
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structure
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytrunk Lid
Complaints: 1 1 Injury
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Suspensionmultiple Axle
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Tiressidewall
Complaints: 1
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 1
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11493482 | SEAT BELTS | | N/A miles
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.
#11100577 | TIRES:SIDEWALL | | N/A miles
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.
#11088813 | WHEELS | | 85,000 miles Crash
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.
#10938909 | SEAT BELTS | | 128,500 miles
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.
#10926537 | SEAT BELTS | | 130,000 miles
DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR NON FUNCTIONAL FAILS TO RETRACT

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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.

Investigation DP02009 — STRUCTURE Closed

Opened:

FRAME CRACKS

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