1995 Dodge Dakota steering problems
19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1995 Dodge Dakota — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“There seemed to be an increasing amount of "play" in the steering. It has now gotten to the point I don't feel comfortable driving this truck long distances. I looked underneath the front end, and the steering rack moves from side to side approximately 1/2 -1". *tr”
filed Feb 19, 2011
“I am trying to find if there is any recall information on my dodge dakota, the reason I ask is the front on this truck is gone and I don't understand why? I take care of this truck, but the bearings are gone and I need a total front end overhaul. It just doesn't make sense to me I've got another…”
filed Dec 11, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 17% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1995 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.