1986 Dodge Dakota Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1986 Dodge Dakota.

19851987
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0

Worst 1986 Dodge Dakota Problems

Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.

#11 complaints

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine

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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1986 Dodge Dakota.

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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1986 Dodge Dakota — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1986 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1986 Dodge Dakota has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1986 Dodge Dakota?
Top reported problems: Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1986 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1986 Dodge Dakota as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1986 Dodge Dakota?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Dakota reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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