1994 Dodge Dakota steering problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1994 Dodge Dakota — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Front left door snapped off. I can't open the drivers door from the inside. Also, both seat belts snapped, the air and heat doesn't work, the brakes locked up, which affected the steering. The transmission was replaced three timed, the vehicle would loose power and the engine would die. The…”
filed May 14, 2013
“While driving 40 mph a deer appear out of no where and was hit by consumer's vehicle. It was badly damaged and knocked off the road. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy. Steering wheel separated and caused severe damage to driver's right leg. Driver was hospitalized. Vehicle had old…”
filed Sep 29, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 17% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.