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1992 Dodge Dakota vs 1992 Ford F-250

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.

Metric1992 Dodge Dakota1992 Ford F-250
NHTSA complaints216119
Recall campaigns10
Service bulletins (TSBs)2467
Investigations38
Crash reports214
Fire reports87
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)12–2112–15
Median reported incident mileage

Reported problems side by side

ComponentDodge DakotaFord F-250
Power Train11026
Service Brakes, Hydraulic3519
Fuel System, Gasoline930
Engine and Engine Cooling1914
Electrical System239
Structure131
Vehicle Speed Control104
Suspension75

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling80
Shifting problems80
Brake problems50
Rust / corrosion50

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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.