Front left door snapped off. I can't open the drivers door from the inside. Also, both seat belts snapped, the air and heat doesn't work, the brakes locked up, which affected the steering. The transmission was replaced three timed, the vehicle would loose power and the engine would die. The catalytic converter rattled. There was a rough idle and then the vehicle would stall. The cruise control was inoperative, the tires wore out prematurely. Also, I had difficulty getting the vehicle out of park. The idler arm is in the process of breaking, the ignition broke after the keys became stuck, the fuel pump failed and the bearing and bushing needs to be replaced.
1994 Dodge Dakota steering problems
20 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car). 5 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 20
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 5
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Steering wheel/handle bar17
- Linkages: tie rod assembly2
- Linkages: arm: idler and attachment1
At what mileage
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Dodge Dakota steering problems in other years
Related recalls
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.
- Risk
- This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.
Recall number 95V088000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
DP03002
Steering wheel and column
There is no summary currently available
RQ97012
Steering lock-up/impedimnt
There is no summary currently available
PE94038
What 1994 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While driving 40 MPH a deer appear out of no where and was hit by consumer's vehicle. It was badly damaged and knocked off the road. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Steering wheel separated and caused severe damage to driver's right leg. Driver was hospitalized. Vehicle had old engine replaced. The dakota sport was totaled.*ak the consumer stated that the above information is incorrect and sent an updated version which is as follows: the consumer was driving and a deer jumped onto his vehicle. The vehicle crossed the road to the left into a ditch and flipped the vehicle over. Airbags did not deploy. The steering column broke from under the dash injuring the consumer.
At 35 MPH, steering knuckle snapped, causing loss of vehicle control,which flipped over vehicle on its side and then ignited into a fire . Total loss of vehicle.
Had received recall notice 95v088000. Took to dealer. Had the repairs done on the steering wheel. The recall remedy has failed. There are holes in the sleeves where keys can catch & shut down vehicle. Has happened at least 4 times while driving in traffic.
The extra keys on the key ring will get into the steering wheel, causing the pulling vehicle to shut off. Dealer has repaired column under 4 recalls. Owner states that problem still occurs. (95v‑088).
Recall no-94v145000, vehicle was taken to dealer on 11-1-96 and consumer was told that the plugs are no longer available.
When driving the vehicle stalls with no warning due to crankshaft/fuel pum failures, steering wheel back cover plug malfunctioned prior to recall (94v‑145).
Steering wheel locked up into a right hand position after making a right hand turn, causing accident/damage to tire, wheel, air dam and alignment.
While making left turn, steering wheel locked up, lost control, truck rolled into 8 ft ditch on right side, airbag did not deploy.
Design of fuel system makes it difficult to change fuel filter due to it being inside the fuel tank, also rubber gromets become dry in hot climates and leak.
Questions about the 1994 Dodge Dakota steering
Does the 1994 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?
Owners have filed 20 complaints about the steering of the 1994 Dodge Dakota, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Dakota steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Dakota steering?
Yes, 1 recall: 95V088000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad steering?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most steering complaints are 2004 (74 complaints), 1999 (72 complaints) and 2000 (68 complaints).
Other 1994 Dodge Dakota problems
Transmission 25Brakes 24Electrical 23Airbags 22Fuel system 15Engine 14Seat belts 11Seats 11Suspension 9Body 7Acceleration 6Lights 5Tires 5Visibility 4Wheels 4Locks 1
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