1994 Dodge Dakota Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 166 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 179,986miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the seat belts of the 1994 Dodge Dakota, 7% of the 166 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 179,986 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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.
“When the consumer attempted to exit the vehicle the front seat belt buckle failed to release. The consumer was forced to cut the seat belt in order to exit the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10020243, filed 2003-07, 189,972 miles“Front passenger seat belt buckle release button failed to operate, will not disconnect the latch. Child had to twist out of the seat belt to get free. Manufacturer was notified, and unwilling to assist. Stated that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not cover under a recall. Provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #890331, filed 2001-06“Had child in rear middle/rear facing when brakes were applied, and plastic lap buckle broke and released lap belt. Child seat not restrained. Came forward with child in it and hit dashboard. Had contacted dealership, informed consumer that seat belts only warranty up to 3,000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #885813, filed 2001-04“While driving in town, traveling 15mph was hit atan intersection broadside which caused consumer's vehicle to run into a light pole head-on. Upon impact, driver's side airbag didn't deploy, nor did seat belt lock in place.”
NHTSA complaint #864309, filed 2000-06“Seat belts do not work. Consumer is afraid if in an accident they will not hold him. Retract mechanism for seat belts not strong enough to retract the seat belt when removed. * ak”
NHTSA complaint #830602, filed 1998-11Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 25 | 12% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 3 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 2% |
| 1989 | 3 | 5% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1994 Dodge Dakota
25 complaintsBrakes
24 complaintsElectrical system
23 complaintsAir bags
22 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsFuel system
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 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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