1993 Dodge Dakota vs 1993 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 | 1993 Dodge Dakota | 1993 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 586 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 73 |
| Investigations | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 22 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 21 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–22 | 12–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 136,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 260 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 77 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 52 |
| Power Train | 20 | 40 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 40 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 34 |
| Tires | 4 | 32 |
| Suspension | 8 | 25 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 34 |
| Stalling | 0 | 17 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 16 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 14 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 7 |
1993 Dodge Dakota
1993 Ford F-150
Compare all Dodge Dakota vs Ford F-150 years →
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.