Complaints
294
Crashes
42
Fires
6
Injuries
25
Fatalities
2
Recalls
0
Worst 1995 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#122 complaints
Air Bags:Frontal
Crash-related:22
Fires:3
#216 complaints
Automatic Transmission
Avg mileage:49,660 mi
Crash-related:1
#312 complaints
Structure:Frame And Members
Avg mileage:184,259 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1995 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags:Frontal | 22 | 22 | 3 | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 16 | 1 | — | 49,660 mi | |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 12 | — | — | 184,259 mi | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly | 11 | — | — | 107,667 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 9 | — | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 9 | 4 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 9 | 1 | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel Pump | 7 | — | — | — | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch | 7 | 1 | — | 228,750 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 7 | — | — | 127,863 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 7 | — | — | 23,588 mi | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 6 | — | — | 125,293 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor | 5 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | — | — | |
| Seat Belts:Front:Retractor | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Body Structure | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 3 | — | — | — |
Air Bags:Frontal
22
complaints
Crashes
22
Fires
3
Avg Miles
—
Automatic Transmission
16
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
49,660
Structure:Frame And Members
12
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
184,259
Seat Belts:Front:Buckle Assembly
11
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
107,667
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
9
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
9
complaints
Crashes
4
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
9
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel Pump
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Latches/Locks/Linkages:Doors:Latch
7
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
228,750
Steering Defects
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
127,863
Suspension:Front
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
23,588
Seat Belt Issues
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
125,293
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
6
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Anchorage
5
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
20,000
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belts:Front:Retractor
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat-Related Issues
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seats:Front Assembly:Recliner
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Body Structure
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Tires:Tread/Belt
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Electrical System:Wiring
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Headlight/Taillight Failures
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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1995 Dodge Dakota — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 1995 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Verdict: Typical for Model. The 1995 Dodge Dakota has 294 NHTSA complaints, 42 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Air Bags:Frontal with 22 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
Top reported problems: Air Bags:Frontal (22 complaints); Automatic Transmission (16 complaints, avg 49,660 mi); Structure:Frame And Members (12 complaints, avg 184,259 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 108,495 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
NHTSA complaints for the 1995 Dodge Dakota include 42 crash-related reports, 6 fire reports, 25 injuries, and 2 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 1995 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1995 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 1995 Dodge Dakota?
Complaint levels are in line with what's expected. Normal used-car due diligence applies — check the specific VIN for accident history, open recalls, and title brands.
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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