1995 DODGE DAKOTA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. Brake Problems

  • Brakes failed, causing an accident
    
  • ABS brake system failure, causing vehicle to surge on its own
    
  • Front rotors warped, causing vibration
    
  • Front brakes locked up while braking
    
  • Front brakes lock up and pedal goes to the floor
    
  • Intermittent front brake failure, wheels veer right or left
    
  • No deployment of driver's airbag during collision
    
  • ABS circuit board and rear ABS sensor malfunctioned
    
  • Shifting from reverse to drive/reverse not immediate
    

• 2. Airbag Issues

  • Airbag did not deploy during head-on collision
    
  • Airbag did not deploy during frontal collision
    
  • Driver's airbag did not deploy during accident
    
  • Airbag malfunction, driver sustained injuries
    
  • Airbag malfunction on driver's side
    
  • Airbag did not deploy during collision
    

• 3. Seat Belt Problems

  • Seat belt won't unlatch, causing driver to be trapped
    
  • Seat belt latches do not latch, requiring replacement
    
  • Seat belt clasp broke, causing driver to be trapped
    
  • Seat belt buckle broken, won't latch
    
  • Seat belt buckle inoperative, will not latch
    

• 4. Suspension and Frame Issues

  • Crack in frame behind front wheel
    
  • Frame cracked, causing front end to swerve
    
  • Frame rusted, about to split apart
    
  • Suspension making excessive noise
    
  • Right front wheel separated from vehicle
    
  • Front side driver's seat collapsed
    
  • Crack in frame near right front wheel
    
  • Front end shimmies, suspension issue
    
  • Front suspension failure, vehicle wanders
    
  • Right rear axle bent
    

• 5. Electrical Problems

  • ABS light came on due to wiring harness issue
    
  • Instrument panel acts erratically with headlights on
    
  • Wires burning smell, vehicle shorted out
    
  • Electrical door locks latch unexpectedly
    
  • Defective gas gauge doesn't read properly
    
  • Acceleration problem due to computer system
    
  • Electrical system failure, multiple issues
    
  • High beam headlight malfunction
    

• 6. Transmission and Engine Problems

  • Transmission overheats and slips
    
  • Engine running rough, head gasket failed
    
  • Timing chain issues
    
  • Transmission won't shift, jerks and stalls
    
  • Engine oil pressure drop, knocking engine sound
    
  • Camshaft broke
    
  • Crankshaft broke suddenly
    

• 7. Tire and Wheel Issues

  • Tire tread separated from wheel
    
  • Front wheel making noise
    
  • Tire had tread separation at high speed
    
  • Front passenger side tire separated from vehicle
    
  • Tire blowout on highway
    
  • Vehicle veers when braking due to tire issues