1990 Dodge Dakota vs 1990 Ford F150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1990 Dodge Dakota | 1990 Ford F150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 63 | 275 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 16 | 40 |
| Investigations | 1 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 8 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 32 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 11–21 | 12–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 97,900 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F150 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 135 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 37 |
| Steering | 27 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 11 | 18 |
| Power Train | 14 | 13 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 21 |
| Tires | 2 | 19 |
| Structure | 4 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Steering problems | 7 | 0 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 8 |
| Stalling | 0 | 7 |
1990 Dodge Dakota
1990 Ford F150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.