Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1995 Dodge Dakota
NHTSA data on file today
The 1995 Dodge Dakota has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 208 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E049000 FMVSS 108/AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTORS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Air Bags 26 complaints
- Power Train 26 complaints
- Seat Belts 24 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 21 complaints
- Structure 19 complaints
- Steering 17 complaints
Of the 208 complaints on file, 38 report a crash and 6 a fire; across all 208 complaints, owners report 23 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1995 Dodge Dakota has a moderate number of owner complaints (208) and only one recall, suggesting average reliability. Airbag and powertrain issues are noted, but lack of extensive data makes it difficult to pinpoint common failures further. It is important to monitor for specific issues to avoid major repairs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Unknown | $300–$1,200 | common |
| Powertrain | Unknown | $500–$2,500 | common |
| Seat belts | Unknown | $150–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Transmission fluid change
- Cooling system servicing
- Air filter replacement
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Airbag warning light
- Transmission slipping
- Brake pedal sponginess
- Unusual engine noise
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1995 Dodge Dakota at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.