1994 Dodge Dakota Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 13%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 109,580miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the air bags of the 1994 Dodge Dakota, 13% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 109,580 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving down road, about to turn right, but airbag deployed before I was off the main road. Had to stop immediately. Had slowed down to app. 10 MPH to make turn. Road clear. Had made this turn many times before (on way to work).”
NHTSA complaint #10362526, filed 2010-10, 109,580 miles“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 engine replaced. The Dakota sport was totaled. The consumer stated that the above information is incorrect and sent an updated version which is as follows: the consumer was driving and a deer jumped onto his vehicle. The vehicle crossed the road to the left into a ditch and flipped the vehicle over. …”
NHTSA complaint #10094568, filed 2005-01, 500 miles“The contact stated while traveling 55 MPH, the vehicle was involved in driver side collision. The airbags did not deploy. There was pre-impact braking. The occupant was wearing a seat belt, but suffered of hyperthermia due to the accident. A police report was taken, and the vehicle was deemed totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #10173364, filed 2006-11, 180,000 miles“Srs air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Cruise control failed to work when applied. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced. This vehicle was not covered under a recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10098997, filed 2004-12“While making a turn at 5 MPH driver's airbag deployed. Consumer sustained injuries to her face and lost her voice for 2 weeks due to inhaling fumes. Dealer replaced airbag, steering wheel and cruise control and stated that the clockspring was cause of the airbag to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #8009922, filed 2002-05Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18 | 41% |
| 2010 | 16 | 46% |
| 2009 | 5 | 28% |
| 2008 | 29 | 32% |
| 2007 | 59 | 41% |
| 2006 | 126 | 44% |
| 2005 | 143 | 30% |
| 2004 | 15 | 7% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 28 | 4% |
| 2001 | 39 | 6% |
| 2000 | 29 | 4% |
| 1999 | 32 | 5% |
| 1998 | 32 | 6% |
| 1997 | 37 | 8% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 26 | 13% |
| 1994 | 22 | 13% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Dakota
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSeat belts
11 complaintsSeats
11 complaintsSuspension
9 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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