1994 Dodge Dakota seat belts problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seat belts on the 1994 Dodge Dakota — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“When the consumer attempted to exit the vehicle the front seat belt buckle failed to release. The consumer was forced to cut the seat belt in order to exit the truck. *jb *cb *nlm”
filed May 21, 2003
“Front passenger seat belt buckle release button failed to operate, will not disconnect the latch. Child had to twist out of the seat belt to get free. Manufacturer was notified, and unwilling to assist. Stated that vehicle was out of its warranty, and not cover under a recall. Provide any further…”
filed Jun 13, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seat Belts problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% |
| 2006 Dakota | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 8 | 2% |
| 2004 Dakota | 1 | 0% |
| 2003 Dakota | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Dakota | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2000 Dakota | 9 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 6 | 1% |
| 1998 Dakota | 20 | 4% |
| 1997 Dakota | 10 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1994 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.