1995 Dodge Dakota Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 8%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,794miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 8% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,794 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I owned a 1995 Dodge Dakota 4 x 4 that lost the front passenger side wheel on the interstate (at 65 MPH) in december 1996. This vehicle had been into the Dodge dealership shop the week before because, the front end was making a noise and, pulling to the right. The shop told me there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. One week later I had this accident .I now have a permanent neck and, back injury which require me to be on pain management,have epidurals every 3 months for the chronic cervical and,lumbar pain. I also miss work due to this condition. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062396, filed 2004-03, 20,000 miles“Letter from edward bailey (la)the suspension made excessive noise on the right side when going over bumps, the bushings, front sway bar, upper control arm, shock absorbers were all replaced. Also there was a vibration in the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #567140, filed 2003-06“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“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“Noticed tires feathering on outside excessively. Tires would vibrate in front end. Took to mechanic & informed tires & alignment cannot be done due to lower ball joints being worn out. Also, steering has too much play in it.”
NHTSA complaint #828391, filed 1998-09Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 13 | 9% |
| 2006 | 25 | 9% |
| 2005 | 51 | 11% |
| 2004 | 45 | 22% |
| 2003 | 100 | 34% |
| 2002 | 226 | 33% |
| 2001 | 236 | 35% |
| 2000 | 282 | 35% |
| 1999 | 342 | 53% |
| 1998 | 217 | 40% |
| 1997 | 142 | 32% |
| 1996 | 12 | 6% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 9 | 5% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
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 complaintsFuel system
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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