1995 Dodge Dakota Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dakota years
- Fewer complaints than other years 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA about the 1995 Dodge Dakota. That ranks 10th out of 17 Dakota model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (27 complaints, 13%), typically at around 49,330 miles. Complaints mention 38 crashes, 6 fires, 23 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 208owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 38complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1995 Dodge Dakota problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 27 | 13% | 49,330 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 26 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 26 | 13% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 25 | 12% | 125,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 20 | 10% | 126,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 19 | 9% | 135,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 9% | 13,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 8% | 21,794 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 12 | 6% | 142,658 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 9 | 4% | 228,750 | — | — |
| Seats | 9 | 4% | 96,850 | — | — |
| Visibility | 7 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 5 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 2% | 47,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 85,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1995 Dodge Dakota recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1995 Dodge Dakota.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Steering column separation (DP03002) — opened May 7, 2003, closed Jul 22, 2003.
- Frame cracks (DP02009) — opened Sep 30, 2002, closed Jan 8, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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…
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…
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…
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
Other Dodge Dakota years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 44 | 6 |
| 2010 Dakota | 35 | 7 |
| 2009 Dakota | 18 | 5 |
| 2008 Dakota | 91 | 2 |
| 2007 Dakota | 145 | 4 |
| 2006 Dakota | 285 | 5 |
| 2005 Dakota | 470 | 6 |
| 2004 Dakota | 206 | 1 |
| 2003 Dakota | 296 | 4 |
| 2002 Dakota | 678 | 5 |
| 2001 Dakota | 678 | 7 |
| 2000 Dakota | 806 | 5 |
| 1999 Dakota | 641 | 4 |
| 1998 Dakota | 545 | 5 |
| 1997 Dakota | 446 | 5 |
| 1996 Dakota | 189 | 1 |
| 1995 | 208 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
Owners most often report power train, air bags, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 27 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1995 Dodge Dakota a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dakota model years, the 1995 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.