1995 Dodge Dakota Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 13%of 208 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 26 complaints about the air bags of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 13% of the 208 complaints for this model year. 24 of these say a crash was involved and 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“At a stop light another vehicle rear ended consumer's vehicle, causing it to hit the vehicle in front. Upon impact, drivers airbag did not deploy, failing to protect the occupant in this crash. Also, driver seatback collapsed during crash. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #844869, filed 1999-08“Air bag: wife driving down highway at approximately 35mph hit pickup vehicle in left rear panel. Vehicle spun around and hit a sewer pipe and crumbled front end suspension. The air bag did not deploy. Vehicle is not in for repairs yet.”
NHTSA complaint #812112, filed 1997-05“Driver tried to apply brakes, they failed then driver applied emergency brake, skidded into another vehicle hitting windshield due to airbag not deploying causing injury.”
NHTSA complaint #701140, filed 1998-12“The vehicle hit a cement wall on the left front at 50 to 55mph and driver's side airbag did not deploy. Dealer says the vehicle did not hit right for airbag to deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #824414, filed 1998-06“Vehicle involved in head on collision. Both vehicles traveling at 25 MPH. The impact was strong enough to shift the engine but air bag did not deploy.”
NHTSA complaint #529622, filed 1998-01Air 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 1995 Dodge Dakota
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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