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1994 National DolphinProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 1994 National Dolphin, most often about the parking brake. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Parking brake

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 30, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1994 National Dolphin has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Parking brake20

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1994 National Dolphin recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 94V-009 · Jan 10, 1994 · 212 vehicles

Risk. IF THE LPG HOSE RUPTURES, PROPANE WOULD BE EXPELLED OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE CREATING A HIGH POTENTIAL FOR A FIRE OR EXPLOSION WHICH COULD SERIOUSLY BURN OR KILL…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with National.

Best & worst years

1994 vs. every other Dolphin year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Dolphin median. How we score

'93'94
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Dolphin owners report

Recent parking brake complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE PARKING BRAKE WOULD LOCK UP INTERMITTENTLY WHEN SHIFTING INTO REVERSE. CONSUMER STATES THIS CONDITION ONLY APPEAR ON THOSE VEHICLE BUILT ON THE P-30 CHASSIS. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
Complaint 10001665 · Dec 30, 2002
VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE RELEASED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL DOWN A HILL. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 828174 · Sep 24, 1998

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