1992 Dodge Dakota Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 216 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the equipment of the 1992 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 216 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“Had been driving vehicle for about 45 minutes with air conditioner on ,turned off engine to make 3-5 minute stop,turned back on engine, drove vehicle for about 2 blocks and noticed smoke coming out of vent , turned off engine ,in less than 7 minutes, vehicle was completely on fire. Vehicle was a total loss. Insurance claims fire started because of defect in motor to the blower which caused this part to overheat, resulting in a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #823060, filed 1998-05“Purchased truck new, tire blew out and when to look for the spare tire there was no spare tire there . Tt consumer states the cable that holds the spare tire broke and he has no idea when it happened.”
NHTSA complaint #973433, filed 1995-10Related service bulletins
- 10220995Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1992 Dodge Dakota
110 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsBody and structure
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
10 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 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.
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