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1994 Dodge Dakota recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1994 Dodge Dakota. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

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1994 Dodge Dakota recalls, newest first

May 24, 2006NHTSA 06E04900027,176 vehicles potentially affected

Exterior lighting

  • Aftermarket equipment: applies only if this part was installed
Summary
Certain ck motorsports combination headlights, clear corner, bumper, and side marker lights sold as replacement lamps for use on the passenger vehicles listed above. Some combination lamps that are not equipped with amber side reflectors fail to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
Without the amber reflectors, the vehicle will be poorly illuminated, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

May 12, 1995NHTSA 95V088000293,043 vehicles potentially affected

Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Summary
While making a turn, the extra keys on a vehicle operator's key ring can become temporarily lodged in the screw access holes in the back cover of the steering wheel.
Consequence
This condition can hamper the steering wheel return orcause the ignition to be turned off, resulting in loss of vehicle control and an accident.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering wheel back cover with a redesigned cover.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

March 9, 1994NHTSA 94V0430001,500 vehicles potentially affected

Suspension › Front › Control arm

Summary
Some upper control arm attaching bolts can fail due to improper heat treatment. The bolts are too soft to withstand the stresses in the steering system and can break.
Consequence
If the attaching bolts of the upper control arm break, the vehicle can experience loss of steering control which could result in an accident.
Remedy
Replace the upper control arm attaching bolts.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

January 12, 1994NHTSA 94V0050009,000 vehicles potentially affected

Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly › Mounting

Summary
Two fuel tank support strap attaching studs were not adequately tightened, which could cause one or both of the strap(s) to separate, mislocating the fuel tanks or allow complete separation of the fuel tank from the vehicle.
Consequence
In either case fuel tank support strap(s) failure results in fuel leakage which could result in a fire.
Remedy
The fuel tank support strap attaching studs will be properly tightened.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 166 complaints about the 1994 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported
33
Fires reported
4
Injuries reported
23
Deaths reported
2

Most complained-about components

  1. Service brakes34
  2. Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar18
  3. Fuel system17
  4. Air bags › Frontal16
  5. Hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip13

Other Dodge Dakota years

Other 1994 Dodge models

Most recalled 1994 vehicles

  1. 1994 Dodge Ram (22 recalls)
  2. 1994 Blue Bird TC2000 (15 recalls)
  3. 1994 Honda Civic (14 recalls)
  4. 1994 Chevrolet C10 (14 recalls)
  5. 1994 Honda Accord (13 recalls)
All of 1994’s most recalled vehicles

Questions

Does the 1994 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
4 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: exterior lighting, steering, suspension, fuel system, gasoline. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1994 Dodge Dakota recall has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Dodge dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1994 Dodge Dakota?
166 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.