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 will not deploy if the seat belt is not working properly. Again the seat belt needs to be replaced again as it physically is falling apart again.
The worst 1995 Dodge Dakota problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
Problems by type
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- Brakes29
- Transmission27
- Airbags26
- Seat belts25
- Body20
- Steering19
- Engine18
- Fuel system17
- Suspension17
- Electrical12
- Locks9
- Seats9
- Visibility8
- Acceleration6
- Lights5
- Tires5
- Wheels3
Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Dodge Dakota
No deployment 16ABS 10Seat belt 9Fuel gauge 8Headlights 8Ball joint 7Door locks 7Brake failure 6Fire or smoke 5
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Defect 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
Frame cracks
Mr. Edward w. Bailey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter, undated, requesting that an investigation be conducted into the matter of a frame crack in his 1995 dodge dakota truck.the petitioner alleges that the frame on the passenger side of the vehicle is cracked, through no fault or responsibility of his own, and believes that this deficiency constitutes a safety defect, which he alleges may cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a crash.for the 1993 through 2003 model year dakota trucks, theonly complaints of frame cracking were on the 1995 and 1996 model year vehicles. A review of consumer complaints of frame cracking on the dakota, and peer vehicles, did not reveal any loss of control, crashes, injuries or fatalities.frame cracking on the dakota trucks occured at an average mileage of93,000. For the reasons stated in thefederal register notice (vol. 68, no. 3, monday, january 6, 2003) the petition is denied.
DP02009
Technical service bulletins for the 1995 Dodge Dakota 45
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Valve Body
- Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve
- Air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor
- Frame cracking
- Flash programming failure recovery
- Subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- Subject regarding wire splice repairs
- Subject regarding non-deployed airbag handling procedures
- Subject regarding child seat tether anchors
1995 Dodge Dakota fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 4‑cyl | RWD | 20 | 25 | 22 |
| 3.9L 6‑cyl | RWD | 14-15 | 18-21 | 15-17 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | RWD | 12-14 | 16-18 | 14-15 |
| 3.9L 6‑cyl | 4WD | 14 | 17 | 15 |
| 5.2L 8‑cyl | 4WD | 11-12 | 16 | 13-14 |
What 1995 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
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 tires. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was called, but there was no response. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The tire failure mileage was approximately 4,263. The VIN and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.
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 completely.. I can send in police report later I put in a request for a copy but I have not recieved it yet.
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
My daughter, who was the driver, was unable to unlatch her seat belt. Her boyfriend had to force it apart in order for her to be able to exit the car. Now it is broken...she was at a standstill at her boyfriend's house.
Not sure what happened...just a gradual downfall of the gasket on the windshield that is now completely out of the window on the passenger side in the upper corner..can see the curve of the gasket out of the window...its as if it shrunk from one week to the next.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle was unable to pass the state vehicle inspection due to the frame being corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician verified the failure and stated that the damage was beyond repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 152,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge dakota sport. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the front driver and passenger side seat belts failed to release after the release button was depressed. The release button also detached from its housing. The vehicle was not taken to the repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Updated 02/15/12*lj updated 03/05/12
There seemed to be an increasing amount of "play" in the steering. It has now gotten to the point I don't feel comfortable driving this truck long distances. I looked underneath the front end, and the steering rack moves from side to side approximately 1/2 -1".
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Questions about the 1995 Dodge Dakota
Is the 1995 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Owners have filed 208 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Dakota, close to a typical Dakota model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
Brakes, with 29 complaints. Next is transmission (27).
How many recalls does the 1995 Dodge Dakota have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad brakes?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most brakes complaints are 2000 (263 complaints), 2002 (213 complaints) and 2001 (130 complaints).
What gas mileage does the 1995 Dodge Dakota get?
Official estimates for the 1995 Dodge Dakota range from 13 to 22 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.5L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 20 city and 25 highway.
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