Recalls (3)
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for the 1994 Dodge Dakota. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. PlainVIN shows every recall campaign listed for a model year, with the official text and how many cars have been fixed so far.
Check on NHTSA ↗STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UNKNOWN T
- Summary
- SOME UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS CAN FAIL DUE TO IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT. THE BOLTS ARE TOO SOFT TO WITHSTAND THE STRESSES IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND CAN BREAK.
- Consequence
- IF THE ATTACHING BOLTS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BREAK, THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Remedy
- REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.
FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
- Summary
- TWO FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHING STUDS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY TIGHTENED, WHICH COULD CAUSE ONE OR BOTH OF THE STRAP(S) TO SEPARATE, MISLOCATING THE FUEL TANKS OR ALLOW COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE FUEL TANK FROM THE VEHICLE.
- Consequence
- IN EITHER CASE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP(S) FAILURE RESULTS IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
- Remedy
- THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHING STUDS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
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Owner complaints (166)
166 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The power train is mentioned most often.
As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.
Most-reported components
| Component | Complaints | % of 166 |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 25 | 15.1% |
| Service brakes | 24 | 14.5% |
| Electrical system | 23 | 13.9% |
| Air bags | 22 | 13.3% |
| Steering | 20 | 12% |
| Fuel system | 15 | 9% |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 8.4% |
| Seat belts | 11 | 6.6% |
| Seats | 11 | 6.6% |
| Suspension | 9 | 5.4% |
How 1994 compares with other Dakota years
Best and worst Dakota years →| Model year | Complaints | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 63 | 3 |
| 1991 | 128 | 4 |
| 1992 | 216 | 1 |
| 1993 | 134 | 1 |
| 1994 | 166 | 3 |
| 1995 | 208 | 0 |
| 1996 | 189 | 1 |
| 1997 | 446 | 5 |
| 1998 | 545 | 5 |
| 1999 | 641 | 4 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Looking at a 1994 Dakota for sale?
Print a one-page buyer's checklist: each recall campaign with a box to tick when the seller shows proof of repair, the top complaint areas to inspect, crash stars, MPG, and a link back to this page.
Where to next
1994 Dodge Dakota FAQ
How many recalls does the 1994 Dodge Dakota have?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns: 95V088000 (steering), 94V043000 (suspension), 94V005000 (fuel system). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.
What are the most common 1994 Dodge Dakota problems?
Owners filed 166 complaints with NHTSA. Power train (25), Service brakes (24), Electrical system (23) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.
How does the 1994 Dakota compare with other years?
Among the 1990–1999 Dodge Dakota model years at least five years old, the 1990 drew the fewest complaints (63) and the 1999 the most (641). The 1994 drew 166. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.