Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (buckles, retractors, anchors and pretensioners).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Dodge Dakota owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
I bought this 1995 Dodge Dakota brand new in 1995 and it only has original 92,110 miles on it. The problem with this Dakota I have replaced the Drivers front seat belt and the replacement again is falling apart again where it will not release for a person to get out of. I don't know if the air bags will not deploy if the seat belt is not working properly. Again the seat belt needs to be replaced again as it physically is falling apart again.
My daughter's seat belt would not unlatch. She could not get out of the car. She had to leave and drive back home, where her dad was able to get her out with a screw drive. Our mechanic said Dodge no longer carries these seat belts.
My daughter, who was the driver, was unable to unlatch her seat belt. Her boyfriend had to force it apart in order for her to be able to exit the car. Now it is broken...she was at a standstill at her boyfriend's house.
Driver's seatbelt latch plastic case cracked, causing seatbelt to remain latched. Contacted 2 chrylser dealerships. One was unable to assist. The other did a computer search for all Dodge warehouses. Found no parts in stock in proper color. There was an estimated 8 month wait for part. Part was replaced by used part, found at a junkyard. Second part failed as well, held together by tape at this time.
Faulty seat belt in 1995 Dodge Dakota,had to be cut out of seat belt.told its going to be 300 to 400 to replace.even though truck is 10 years old I feel it was a defect ready to happen.no warning just put on as usual and tried to unlatch and wouldnt.had to drive to fire dept and be cut out.
The vehicle was being parked and when it had come time to get out of the vehicle, the seat belt would not unlatch. The seat belt eventually had to be cut off in order to get the passenger out of the vehicle.
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Dodge Dakota sport. The contact stated that on two separate occasions, the front driver and passenger side seat belts failed to release after the release button was depressed. The release button also detached from its housing. The vehicle was not taken to the repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. Updated 02/15/12 updated 03/05/12
Lap and shoulder belts will not unlock. When pressing red push button there is no response. Consumer had to use scissors to cut straps so passenger could get out. Please provide any further information.
The plastic on the seat belt buckle broke and the casting had come off which resulted in the seat belt being stuck in the fasten position. Scc
Seatbelt anchorage came out of the floor on the driver side during an accident, possible screws where loose. Tt
Seat Belt complaints in other Dakota years
Frequently asked questions
How common are seat belt problems on the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the seat belts of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 12% of the model year's 208 complaints. The component named most often is front › buckle assembly (11 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Dodge Dakota seat belt problems?
No. NHTSA lists no seat belts recall for the 1995 Dodge Dakota. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Dodge Dakota seat belt problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 125,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries to seat belts problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.