1994 Dodge Dakota Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 9%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the fuel system of the 1994 Dodge Dakota, 9% of the 166 complaints for this model year. 1 a fire, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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“I have had to purchase at least 3 gas fuel pumps for my 94 Dodge Dakota for three years in a row. I've taken it to the Dodge dealer each time an it seems to be the same problem every time. I only use one gas station when I'm not traveling and just in my neighborhood . I have used the same type of gas 1993 premium and gas station amoco since ownership of the vehicle. The dealer has been very helpful and has not charged me this time for the work. But they can't seem to find out why I'm having this problem with the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10025400, filed 2003-07“Fuel gauge reading very erratic. Dealer checked wiring from tank to gauge and found no shorted wiring. Also checked operations and found fuel sending unit in tank has contacts shorted causing gauge to read very erratic. This is 5th time sending will be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #564893, filed 2002-04“The fuel gauge is not operating properly, making it impossible to determine the amount of fuel in the tank. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #819969, filed 1997-12“When driving the vehicle stalls with no warning due to crankshaft/fuel pum failures, steering wheel back cover plug malfunctioned prior to recall (94v-145).”
NHTSA complaint #802128, filed 1996-10Related recalls
- 94V005000Jan 12, 1994Two fuel tank support strap attaching studs were not adequately tightened, which could cause one or both of the strap(s) to separate, mislocating the fuel…Covers: Dodge Dakota 1994
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2 | 5% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 5 | 2% |
| 2003 | 13 | 4% |
| 2002 | 17 | 3% |
| 2001 | 9 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 12 | 2% |
| 1997 | 38 | 9% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 15 | 9% |
| 1993 | 6 | 4% |
| 1992 | 13 | 6% |
| 1991 | 8 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Dakota
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSteering
20 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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