1993 Dodge Dakota problems
Owners have filed 159 complaints about the 1993 Dodge Dakota with NHTSA. Service brakes, hydraulic account for 15.1% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of power train at 14.5%.
Complaints159
Crashes15
Fires10
Injuries17
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Service brakes, hydraulic 15.1% · 24
Power train 14.5% · 23
Engine and engine cooling 9.4% · 15
Steering 8.2% · 13
Structure 6.9% · 11
Electrical system 5.7% · 9
Unknown or other 5.7% · 9
Suspension 5.0% · 8
Severity
Of those complaints, 15 describe a crash, 10 describe a fire and 17 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 18 model years of the Dodge Dakota in this data, 1993 draws comparatively few complaints; 2000 is the outlier year.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 22 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Rear anti-lock brakes work like anti-like brakes should..They are not active at any time or speed .I have had dealers and mechanics check them and can find nothing wrong.But when I an stopped, I could stand on the brakes and lightly touch the gas pedal,) and spin the rear tires even with anti-lock brakes disabled. Thank you. My e mail is [email protected]. Service brakes, hydraulic
When driving and backing out of driveway, two studs that hold the master brake cylinder and one other stud snapped and sheared off, cause brakes to become loose instantly. Dealer has not been contacted, manufacturer contacted and no response. Consumer stated it was a design defect. Service brakes, hydraulic
While driving and applying the brakes, the abs locked up the front wheel, but the rear wheel kept turning. The dealer stated it was normal . *Ak the consumer almost wrecked 4-5 times when slippery. The master cylinder was found leaking and the abs diagnostic module failed. *Sc Service brakes, hydraulic · reported at 102,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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