1994 DODGE DAKOTA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake problems:

  • Sudden near-complete brake failure due to defective bolt
    
  • ABS Front brakes stopping vehicle, back brakes not being used
    
  • ABS brake failure, ABS light stays on, continued brake failure loss of effectiveness
    
  • Barrakes worn heavily, front wheel lockup
    
  • ABS brakes fail to stop
    
  • Noise in brake system leading to accident
    
  • Front brakes failing, excessive wear of rotors and pads
    
  • Front disc brake calipers not releasing properly, causing brake overheating
    
  • Front brakes overheating, reduced braking capability, violent shaking
    
  • Front brake noise, air conditioner failure
    
  • Brakes lock up, affecting steering
    
  • Transmission brake probes, not shifting, engine problems
    

• 2. Airbag/Restraint problems:

  • Airbag didn't deploy in accident
    
  • Airbag failed to deploy in accident, causing injury
    
  • Airbag deployment caused injury
    
  • Airbag deployment caused burn injuries
    
  • Airbag didn't deploy during vehicle collision
    
  • Airbag didn't deploy during vehicle collision, causing injury
    
  • Airbag didn't deploy in accident, violent deployment of airbag
    
  • Airbag didn't deploy in accident, causing injury
    
  • Airbag deployment during collision causes injury
    
  • Airbag failed to deploy, causing injury to driver
    
  • Airbag deployment in accident, resulting in injury to driver
    
  • Airbag didn't deploy in frontal collision
    

• 3. Transmission problems:

  • Automatic transmission failure without warning
    
  • Transmission coolant lines connector failed, leaked on the floor
    
  • Manual transmission, clutch not needed to start vehicle
    
  • Transmission problems, noisy, not shifting, engine problems
    
  • Transmission cooling lines not available, cannot be replaced
    
  • Vehicle stalls without warning, crankshaft/fuel pump failures
    
  • Transmission failure, repeated replacements needed
    
  • Transmission jumps out of gear, causing potential accidents
    
  • Vehicle transmission seized up, wrong information on dipstick
    
  • Truck transmission issues, resulting in accidents
    
  • Truck transmission failure, issues with gear shifting
    

• 4. Electrical problems:

  • Defective wiring causing loss of defroster/defogger blower
    
  • Faulty electrical system, various components failing
    
  • Electrical smoke smell, headlamps failure
    
  • Electrical module failure causes headlight, turn signal issues
    
  • Electrical failure, lights go out intermittently
    
  • Voltage feed wire failure, fuel pump failure
    
  • Failed horn replacement
    
  • Muffler burnt due to exhaust manifold heat
    
  • Vehicle stalling due to battery feed wire failure
    
  • Lights failing when dimmer switch used
    

• 5. Other various problems:

  • Broken engine rod, engine coolant leak
    
  • Steering knuckle snapped, causing vehicle control loss
    
  • Frame rotting out, potential risk in crash
    
  • Universal joint broke
    
  • Front passenger seat belt buckle failure, unable to release
    
  • Front seat mechanism issue, inability to lock in place
    
  • Front end noise, air conditioner failure
    
  • Front suspension failure
    
  • Worn wheels, causing vehicle vibration
    
  • Front wiring harness issues, shorting out
    
  • Wheel issues, warping, uneven wear of tires
    
  • Tailgate assembly failure, won't close
    
  • Timing chain noise, repair needed
    
  • Body paint peeling issues
    
  • Fuel gauge sending unit failures
    
  • Fuel system design issues, difficult to change fuel filter
    
  • Keys getting stuck, locking steering wheel
    
  • Hood latch failures, hood flew open causing damage