1991 Dodge Dakota vs 1991 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1991 Dodge Dakota | 1991 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 128 | 304 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 20 | 45 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 11 | 12 |
| Fire reports | 5 | 42 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 11–21 | 12–16 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 107,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 149 |
| Power Train | 60 | 13 |
| Electrical System | 7 | 50 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 12 | 23 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 17 |
| Steering | 15 | 7 |
| Tires | 4 | 14 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 10 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 0 | 8 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 8 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 5 |
1991 Dodge Dakota
1991 Ford F-150
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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.