AutoDefect IQ

1994 Dodge Dakota problems, complaints & recalls

Most-reported problem areas: Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (15) · Air Bags:frontal (15) · Power Train:automatic Transmission (12)

🧭 Reliability snapshot

85 /100
✓ Typical or better for this model

Compared against other Dodge Dakota model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →

166
Complaints
0
Recalls
42
Service bulletins
33
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Deaths

Safety recalls (0)

No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).

Service bulletins (42)

Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.

Engine And Engine Cooling 2016-02-26 · R2118796A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

valve body. these may cause over drive cycling.

Structure 2014-09-03 · 9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161aa. insulator only used on auto-

Structure 2014-09-03 · 9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161aa. insulator only used on auto-rwd

Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields 2003-11-07 · 1300303 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

frame cracking. *tt

Electrical System 2001-05-25 · 0801001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

subject regarding airbag / clock spring service for various models including 2002 model year jeep liberty. *tt

Power Train:automatic Transmission 2001-03-16 · 2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj

Showing the 6 most recent of 42 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.

What owners report

No detailed complaint narratives on file.

Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.

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