1995 Dodge Dakota body problems

20 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 20
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Frame and members
12
Body
4
Body: door
2
Body: trunk lid
1
Body: hood
1
Body: door: hinge and attachments
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Dakota body problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Frame cracksOpened September 30, 2002, closed January 8, 2003

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

What 1995 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 17, 2014 · Body · 152,000 miles · MA

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2004 · Body · 100,000 miles · WA

About 1 year ago, paint started to blow off my 1995 dodge dakota. This truck has had no body work done and has suffered no damage. The paint is peeling in many places all over the cab and in a couple of areas has begun to rust. Paint should last more than 9 years and I am surprised that dodge would allow such a problem for their customers. My vehicle is a 1995 club cab short bed 4x4 and is two tone blue and grey in color.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Body, Brakes · 90,000 miles · PA

This is just a run down on repairs I made to my vehicle, but they are problems that should have been taken care of at the factory. First of all, the brake problem still exists. This is the only vehicle that I know of that has to have air in the front caliphers to work. I had to put bearings in both front and rear differential assemblies. The front one came from the factory without a bearing in the left side of the differential assembly.

Filed Jul 3, 2003 · Body · 184,259 miles · CA

The right side frame rail cracked behind the front cross member. *mr *cb

Filed Nov 19, 2002 · Body · MO

Consumer advised vehicle has a crack in the frame extending from weld near front suspension to down the passenger side of vehicle. Related investigation dp02009/frame cracks. Ts

Filed Aug 2, 2002 · Body, Engine · LA

Consumer stated that the engine was running rough.

Filed Jul 18, 2002 · Body · LA

Right front of frame has cracked. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states vehicle experienced vibration in the steering, noise on the right side while driving over bumps or while curbing. The bushings and front sway bar were replaced along with the sway bar bushings being worn, dealer replaced the left and front bushings, consumer continued to have problems and was hearing a scrunching noise in the front end over curbing, dealer replaced upper control arm bushings and shock absorbers, the dealer also lubricated the suspension. A loose control arm rod was replaced due to a popping noise while turning. The cause of all the front problems was due to a crack in the frame located in the passengers side, inside frame, behind the front wheel. The left sund visor pin came loose, dealer replaced. Jlg

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Body · AR

A crack has developed on passenger's side inside frame behind front wheel. Dealer: chevrolet work's on dodge vehicles, where purchase was notified. Frame needs to replaced to the point where a repair will not correct the problem. Please provide more information.

Filed Apr 24, 2002 · Body · IL

Two weeks ago consumer heard a crunching noise when applying brakes. Control bracket that holds frame was broken. If whole braket was broken then front wheels could fall off. *ak consumer states that the frame broke in half just before the steering control arm.

Filed Mar 9, 2001 · Body · DE · 1 injury

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Questions about the 1995 Dodge Dakota body

Does the 1995 Dodge Dakota have body problems?

Owners have filed 20 complaints about the body of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Dakota body problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Dodge Dakota body?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Dakota have the most body problems?

The Dodge Dakota model years with the most body complaints are 1995 (20 complaints), 1998 (19 complaints) and 1996 (18 complaints).