1995 Dodge Dakota Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 9%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 9% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have had an on-going problem with the computer system that operates the fuel injection on my vehicle. At times, the engine just revs up to several thousand rpms while I'm driving at 35 or 45 MPH. At other times. It feels as though the engine is about to die on me. I was told at a Dodge dealership that it might be the computer that operates the fuel system. It is increasing in both frequency and intensity. It is getting to be a real problem and I'm told that it may cost as much as $500.00 to fix the problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #706308, filed 1999-05“The suspension was making excessive noise on the right side when going over bumps or curbing. The sway bars were worn out and the bushings were replaced, right and left front. There is a scrunching noise heard in the front end over curbing. The upper control arms were replaced. There is also a popping noise when turning left, right and backing up. The front shocks were replaced and the suspension was lubricated. The front suspension had to be aligned and the right control arm was retorqued. …”
NHTSA complaint #566817, filed 2002-08“Consumer has been experiencing problems with the timing chain. Every 50,00 to 60,000 miles timing chain goes out. In addition, the consumer hears a rattling noise associated with the timing chain. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #833671, filed 1999-01“The two lifters fail. The instrument panel has a short circuit causing the gas indicator to malfunction. The engine is experiencing noise. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed the timing chain was causing the engine problem.”
NHTSA complaint #852414, filed 1999-11Related service bulletins
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 9 | 3% |
| 2005 | 12 | 3% |
| 2004 | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 | 34 | 11% |
| 2002 | 34 | 5% |
| 2001 | 53 | 8% |
| 2000 | 50 | 6% |
| 1999 | 70 | 11% |
| 1998 | 60 | 11% |
| 1997 | 49 | 11% |
| 1996 | 27 | 14% |
| 1995 | 18 | 9% |
| 1994 | 14 | 8% |
| 1993 | 12 | 9% |
| 1992 | 19 | 9% |
| 1991 | 6 | 5% |
| 1990 | 3 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 13% |
| 1988 | 4 | 7% |
| 1987 | 3 | 15% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Dakota
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
19 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 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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