1995 Dodge Dakota Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1995 Dodge Dakota, and owners have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1995 Dodge Dakota. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
208 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1995 Dodge Dakota have filed 208 complaints with NHTSA; 38 describe a crash and 6 describe a fire. Reports cite 23 injuries and 1 death. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 106,942 miles. Complaints peaked in 1996 with 34 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I bought this 1995 Dodge Dakota brand new in 1995 and it only has original 92,110 miles on it. The problem with this Dakota I have replaced the Drivers front seat belt and the replacement again is fal”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, November 14, 2022 · Seat belts
“Tl* the contact owns a 1995 dodge dakota equipped with goodyear assurance tires, size: 215/75r/15 (na). While driving approximately 60 MPH, the vehicle shook violently. Upon inspection of the vehicle,”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 8, 2018 · Tires
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1995 Dodge Dakota Cab Chassis (Dakota Cab Chassis 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 14–15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 12–14 / 16–18 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Special Purpose Vehicles |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.9/5.2 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge Dakota model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Dakota model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 Dodge Dakota | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 Dodge Dakota | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 Dodge Dakota | 2 | 20 |
| 1988 Dodge Dakota | 3 | 55 |
| 1989 Dodge Dakota | 3 | 63 |
| 1990 Dodge Dakota | 3 | 63 |
| 1991 Dodge Dakota | 4 | 128 |
| 1992 Dodge Dakota | 1 | 216 |
| 1993 Dodge Dakota | 1 | 134 |
| 1994 Dodge Dakota | 3 | 166 |
| 1995 Dodge Dakota | 0 | 208 |
| 1996 Dodge Dakota | 1 | 189 |
| 1997 Dodge Dakota | 5 | 446 |
| 1998 Dodge Dakota | 5 | 545 |
| 1999 Dodge Dakota | 4 | 641 |
| 2000 Dodge Dakota | 5 | 806 |
| 2001 Dodge Dakota | 7 | 678 |
| 2002 Dodge Dakota | 5 | 678 |
| 2003 Dodge Dakota | 4 | 296 |
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1 | 206 |
| 2005 Dodge Dakota | 6 | 470 |
| 2006 Dodge Dakota | 5 | 285 |
| 2007 Dodge Dakota | 4 | 145 |
| 2008 Dodge Dakota | 2 | 91 |
| 2009 Dodge Dakota | 5 | 18 |
| 2010 Dodge Dakota | 7 | 35 |
| 2011 Dodge Dakota | 6 | 44 |
Checking a specific 1995 Dodge Dakota
How do I know if my 1995 Dodge Dakota has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
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- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
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- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
- Journey5,290 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.