1992 Dodge Dakota vs 1992 Ford F-250
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 1992 Dodge Dakota | 1992 Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 216 | 119 |
| Recall campaigns | 1 | 0 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 24 | 67 |
| Investigations | 3 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 21 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 7 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–21 | 12–15 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-250 |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 110 | 26 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 35 | 19 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 9 | 30 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 19 | 14 |
| Electrical System | 23 | 9 |
| Structure | 13 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 10 | 4 |
| Suspension | 7 | 5 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 8 | 0 |
| Shifting problems | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 0 |
| Rust / corrosion | 5 | 0 |
1992 Dodge Dakota
1992 Ford F-250
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.