1995 Dodge Dakota Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%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 17 complaints about the fuel system of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 8% of the 208 complaints for this model year.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Fuel gauge is inoperable. Fuel gauge doesn't read on the dashboard, and there is no way to read or inform the consumer that fuel is half of gas tank or gas tank is full. Chrysler claims they are not aware of such problems with their vehicles.”
NHTSA complaint #861589, filed 2000-05“While in the repair shop, the mechanic found a problem with the gas line. It was leaking gasoline. When the vehicle was put on the rack the gasoline spurted out of the gas line. A new gas line was installed.”
NHTSA complaint #567749, filed 2002-10“Gas guage misreads the amount of fuel in the vehicle . Dealer has replaced the sending unit prior to this incident. The faulty sending unit, which is considered to have caused the fuel guage problem failed several times after replacing it..”
NHTSA complaint #857896, filed 2000-03“When driving gas gauge became inopeative, and consumer was unable to determine the actual gas reading. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the fuel sending unit on three occasions. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #860803, filed 2000-04“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 1999-11Fuel 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 1995 Dodge Dakota
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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