1994 Dodge Dakota vs 1994 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 | 1994 Dodge Dakota | 1994 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 166 | 676 |
| Recall campaigns | 0 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 42 | 92 |
| Investigations | 4 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 33 | 62 |
| Fire reports | 4 | 101 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–22 | 13–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | 133,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 24 | 139 |
| Air Bags | 22 | 94 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 14 | 100 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 88 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 6 | 76 |
| Power Train | 25 | 56 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 52 |
| Suspension | 9 | 41 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 5 | 17 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 35 |
| Airbag warning light | 0 | 30 |
| Rust / corrosion | 0 | 28 |
| Brake problems | 0 | 16 |
| Electrical failures | 0 | 9 |
| Overheating | 0 | 6 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 5 |
1994 Dodge Dakota
1994 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.