Model Year Problem Record

Dodge Dakota 1992 - Problems, Recalls, and Investigations

The complete public record for the 1992 Dodge Dakota: what owners reported, which systems drew recalls, and where complaints exist that no recall has ever covered.

216Distinct owner complaintsSource: NHTSA Complaints

1Recall campaignsSource: NHTSA Recalls

3Defect investigationsSource: NHTSA Investigations

33Complaints reporting a crash or fireOwner Reports, Unverified

Complaints by System

Distinct complaints naming each system, most reported first. Select a system for its own page.

Power Train117

Brakes61

Engine24

Electrical System23

Vehicle Structure15

Fuel and Propulsion System15

Vehicle Speed Control10

Latches, Locks and Linkages2

Lighting1

Visibility1

Did a Recall Cover It?

The join between complaints and recalls for this model year, system by system. A gap does not prove a defect - it means owners reported the problem and no recall campaign covers that system on this model year.

Power Train117 complaints

117 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system. Campaigns: 00V106000.

Brakes61 complaints

61 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Engine24 complaints

24 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Electrical System23 complaints

23 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Structure15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Fuel and Propulsion System15 complaints

15 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Vehicle Speed Control10 complaints

10 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Steering9 complaints

9 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Suspension8 complaints

8 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Unknown Or Other3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Tires3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Wheels3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seat Belts3 complaints

3 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Equipment2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Seats2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Latches, Locks and Linkages2 complaints

2 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Lighting1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Visibility1 complaints

1 complaints; no recall campaign covers this system.

Recall Campaigns

Every campaign covering this model year, in our own words. The campaign number is the official reference.

00V106000Reported April 11, 2000 - 123,000 vehicles potentially affected

Power Train. Recall covering the power train system, reported to NHTSA on April 11, 2000. The campaign covers an estimated 123,000 vehicles across all affected models.

Defect Investigations

NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation opened these investigations touching this model year.

EA96006Opened May 31, 1996 - Closed August 10, 2000

ROLLAWAY IN REVERSE WHEN PARKED. Resulted in recall campaign 00V106000.

PE92062Opened July 6, 1992 - Closed September 29, 1992

BRK PDL PIVOT SHAFT DISENG. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

PE95041Opened June 23, 1995 - Closed May 31, 1996

INADVERTENT MOVEMENT OF SHIFTER. No recall campaign resulted from this investigation.

Complaints by Year Received

When this model year's complaints reached NHTSA - whether its problems surfaced early or late in its life.

199532

199677

199717

199810

199915

200035

20019

20026

20037

20043

20071

20081

20102

20121

20211

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.