1994 Dodge Dakota Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 14%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the brakes of the 1994 Dodge Dakota, 14% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,000 miles. 6 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.
“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 catalytic converter rattled. There was a rough idle and then the vehicle would stall. The cruise control was inoperative, the tires wore out prematurely. Also, I had difficulty getting the vehicle out of park. …”
NHTSA complaint #10512159, filed 2013-05“Both front disc brake rotors are pitted, appears to be corrosion, such as from road salts, etc. Previously owned ford taurus which was recalled. Also learned the chrysler recalled other models (NHTSA recall no 98v005/chrysler recall #747. Not certain of exact date when corrosion would have first been evident. Have observed a pulsing braking sensation (not ABS problem).”
NHTSA complaint #732833, filed 2000-09“Consumers vehicle was traveling about 20mph coming off a ramp into surface street, another vehicle in front of consumers vehicle had to stop, but consumers vehicle would not stop, and hit the other vehicle from behind.”
NHTSA complaint #898871, filed 2001-11“Front disc brake calipers don't release properly causing brake overheating, reduced braking capability, violent shaking upon brake application and a near fire. Brake service has been needed every 20,000 to 25,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #714126, filed 1999-10“Abs: noticed noise in brake system, following day, applied brakes; brake caliper stuck resulting in an accident; disc worn down to metal, damaged inside rotor.”
NHTSA complaint #973925, filed 1995-10Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 11 | 12% |
| 2007 | 7 | 5% |
| 2006 | 24 | 8% |
| 2005 | 83 | 18% |
| 2004 | 23 | 11% |
| 2003 | 51 | 17% |
| 2002 | 213 | 31% |
| 2001 | 130 | 19% |
| 2000 | 263 | 33% |
| 1999 | 95 | 15% |
| 1998 | 80 | 15% |
| 1997 | 73 | 16% |
| 1996 | 28 | 15% |
| 1995 | 29 | 14% |
| 1994 | 24 | 14% |
| 1993 | 24 | 18% |
| 1992 | 36 | 17% |
| 1991 | 14 | 11% |
| 1990 | 11 | 17% |
| 1989 | 8 | 13% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Dakota
25 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
22 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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