1993 Dodge Dakota vs 1993 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.
| Metric | 1993 Dodge Dakota | 1993 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 134 | 130 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 29 | 88 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 15 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 6 | 4 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–22 | 12–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 21 | 24 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 29 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 36 |
| Power Train | 20 | 17 |
| Steering | 12 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 8 | 7 |
| Suspension | 8 | 7 |
| Structure | 11 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Rust / corrosion | 10 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 6 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 5 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 5 |
1993 Dodge Dakota
1993 Ford F-250
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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.