Complaints
240
Crashes
44
Fires
4
Injuries
29
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1994 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#118 complaints
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Avg mileage:500 mi
Crash-related:6
#216 complaints
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Avg mileage:180,000 mi
Crash-related:16
#313 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:170,000 mi
Crash-related:1
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1994 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 18 | 6 | — | 500 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 16 | 16 | — | 180,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 13 | 1 | — | 170,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 13 | 6 | — | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 8 | 3 | — | 144,950 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 7 | 2 | — | 55,040 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 7 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 7 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 1 | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY | 5 | 1 | — | 189,972 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | 4 | — | — | 161,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 4 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | — | — | — | |
| WHEELS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 | — | 2 | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 3 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 3 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 | — | — | 73,678 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | — |
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