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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1994 DODGE DAKOTA are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1994 DODGE DAKOTA
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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62
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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76
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Better than average
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Theft Index
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56
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Better than average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1994 DODGE DAKOTA
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1994 DODGE DAKOTA
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1994 DODGE DAKOTA
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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9,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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94V005000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:ATTACHMENTS
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Description:
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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. IN EITHER CASE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP(S) FAILURE RESULTS IN FUEL LEAKAGE WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. THE FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAP ATTACHING STUDS WILL BE PROPERLY TIGHTENED.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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1,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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94V043000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:UNKNOWN TYPE
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Description:
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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. IF THE ATTACHING BOLTS OF THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BREAK, THE VEHICLE CAN EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARM ATTACHING BOLTS.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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293,043
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NHTSA campaign number:
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95V088000
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Defective part or component:
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STEERING:WHEEL AND COLUMN
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Description:
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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. THIS CONDITION CAN HAMPER THE STEERING WHEEL RETURN ORCAUSE THE IGNITION TO BE TURNED OFF, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER WITH A REDESIGNED COVER.
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This 1994 DODGE DAKOTA safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1994 DODGE DAKOTA
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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J&L Warranty Pros has no information about the original manufacturer warranty for this 1994 DODGE DAKOTA.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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By Professional Test Driver, NewCarTestDrive.com
This may be a midsize truck to the industry, but it has the look and feel of a full-size truck to us. Dakota is selling very well as pickups increase their market share, and this is a pickup with a lot going for it. Combined with the new full-size Ram, the Dakota makes Dodge a serious force in the light-truck field. We like the size, the power and the capability. We found a few niggling things, but this truck is so versatile that we could easily overlook them. |
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Overview:
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The introduction of the Dakota pickup nearly a decade ago marked Dodge's first serious incursion into the light-truck market in years. Once a major force with entries such as its highly valued Power Wagon models, Dodge's truck efforts languished through the '70s as Ford and Chevy fought for sales leadership. When Lee Iacocca took over Chrysler, a priority was to examine the company's position in the light-truck arena. The full-size Dodge Ram badly needed new life. However, it w4s felt that a better immediate opportunity lay in the midsize-truck market, where Ford and Chevy were just beginning to establish themselves. Enter the Dodge Dakota. Midsize, all right, but just a little bigger in payload and interior. The timing was right as pickup sales began to surge: Dakota was a solid sales hit. And Chrysler kept fine-tuning it with a new V6 engine, trim packages, an extended cab and 4WD versions. Then the 318 CID 5.2-liter 220-hp Magnum V8 was added to the mix. Another hit. Our test model was the 1994 Dodge Dakota Club Cab with the Sport SLT trim package and the optional 220-h V8. The standard engine was the very respectable 3.9-liter 175-hp V6. Our truck had a base price of $14,042 and a delivered MSRP price, plus taxes, of $17,846-this after a $2,722 Dodge factory discount. While this may seem pricey, it is competitive with the other midsize pickup offerings.
Read the complete
1994 Dodge Dakota Club Cab review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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