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Fuel systemPart report

1990 Dodge Dakota Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1990 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The fuel tank cracked, causing the fuel to spill over. If it was to become a source of ignition, it could cause a fire. Dealer will replace fuel tank.”

NHTSA complaint #828433, filed 1998-10

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201125%
200822%
200721%
200693%
2005102%
200452%
2003134%
2002173%
200191%
2000142%
1999142%
1998122%
1997389%
1996105%
1995178%
1994159%
199364%
1992136%
199186%
199012%
198935%
198824%
1987210%

Other parts of the 1990 Dodge Dakota

Steering
27 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
14 complaints
Brakes
11 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1990 Dodge Dakota

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology