1993 DODGE DAKOTA — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

159

Owner Complaints

15 Crashes 10 Fires

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA

The 1993 DODGE DAKOTA has received a total of 159 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP. The most commonly reported problems involve the Power Trainautomatic Transmission (11 complaints), Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip (10 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (9 complaints).

Recalls for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA, potentially affecting up to 29,176 vehicles.

Recall 06E049000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING

| 27,176 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Consequence: WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

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Recall 93V082000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

| 2,000 vehicles affected

Defect: SOME OF THE ABS EQUIPPED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED BRAKE RETURN CHECK VALVE. IN INCIDENTS WHERE HARD BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT IS APPLIED ON LOW FRICTION ROAD SURFACES, LIKE RAIN COVERED STREETS, THE VALVES MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE ABS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CREATES EXCESS BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND MAY CAUSE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Consequence: LACK OF FRONT WHEEL ABS COULD CAUSE THE FRONT WHEELBRAKES TO LOCK, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy: REPLACE THE RETURN CHECK VALVE WITH THE CORRECT VALVE.

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Owner Complaints for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA

159 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 11 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 10 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 9
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
Complaints: 5 2 Fires
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
Complaints: 5 3 Crashes 4 Injuries
Steeringrack And Pinion
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5 1 Crash
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
Complaints: 4 2 Fires
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 4
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
Complaints: 4
Structurebody
Complaints: 4
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4 3 Crashes 2 Injuries
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 3
Tires
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
Complaints: 2 1 Injury
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Crash 2 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
Complaints: 2
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 2
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
Complaints: 2
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 2 2 Fires
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 1
Electrical System
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignition
Complaints: 1
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Other
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
Complaints: 1
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
Complaints: 1
Power Train
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
Complaints: 1
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
Complaints: 1
Power Trainaxle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seat Belts
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfront
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
Complaints: 1
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
Complaints: 1 1 Crash 3 Injuries
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
Complaints: 1
Steering
Complaints: 1 1 Fire
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodyhood
Complaints: 1
Suspension
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
Complaints: 1
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Visibility
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
Wheels
Complaints: 1

Most Recent Complaints

#11032270 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | | 3 miles
1993 DODGE DAKOTA HIGH BEAM FLASHING ON AND OFF
#11032270 | VISIBILITY/WIPER | | 3 miles
1993 DODGE DAKOTA HIGH BEAM FLASHING ON AND OFF
#10610462 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | | 160,000 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
#10198311 | TIRES | | 105,618 miles Crash
TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 1993 DODGE DAKOTA WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. HE STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FALL INTO A DITCH; IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,618 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,621.
#10103652 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | | 32,000 miles
CONSUMER HAD A 1993 DODGE DAKOTA AND A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AFTER 32,000 MI. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE THAT WAS BEING HEARD WAS NORMAL. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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Safety Rating for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA

NHTSA has not yet tested the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 1993 DODGE DAKOTA

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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