1993 DODGE DAKOTA PROBLEMS

Common Complaints and Reliability

• 1. ABS malfunction

  • defective ABS module causing pedal to go to floor
    

• 2. Axle seal failure

  • multiple times
    

• 3. Brake rotor and drum warping

• 4. Clutch plate cracked

• 5. Door inoperable

  • both driver's and passenger's side
    

• 6. Engine stalling

• 7. Hood latch failure

• 8. Paint peeling off

• 9. Seat belt issues

  • not retracting, latch failures
    

• 10. Steering system failures

• 11. Transmission issues

  • slipping, failure to shift, locking in park
    

• 12. Vehicle catching fire

• 13. Steering wheel issues

  • hard spots, lock-up
    

• 14. Tire failures - blowouts, tread separation

• 15. Vehicle surging forward

• 16. Seat back failure causing injuries

• 17. Vehicle paint debris obstructing driver's view

• 18. Vehicle stalls at any speed

• 19. Vehicle loss of control in hazardous conditions

• 20. Front wheel ABS lock-up

  • rear wheels not locking up
    

• 21. Ignition switch overheating causing damage

• 22. Transfer case failure

• 23. Vehicle rear-ending due to defective transfer case

• 24. Wire harness fire near steering wheel

• 25. Engine shutting off while slowing down or in neutral position