1993 Dodge Dakota Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 6%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 1993 Dodge Dakota, 6% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 3 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10610462, filed 2014-07, 160,000 miles“I had been running a few errands and had just left my cellular phone company when I and a passenger smelled something burning. We proceeded to look out the windows for a building on fire when I noticed that my pickup began to slow. I tried shifting the automatic transmission down to another gear but there was nothing there. I went from park to low and it acted like there was nothing connected to the shifter. I then tried depressing the accelerator and got no response. I pulled over to the side of the road and stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #740438, filed 2001-02“While driving between 30-60 MPH ignition switch got so hot that it melted a hole in the steering column's bottom cover. This only happened when blower fan was being used on high speed. Problem was reported to the dealership. Owner replaced ignition switch himself, but the the switch still gets hot. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #864969, filed 2000-07“It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem. We have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/EGR valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough. Any thoughts on what the problem might be????”
NHTSA complaint #721022, filed 2000-04“Wiring harness from computer and engine to steering wheel at holo switch(ignition switch) heats up and cathes fire and melted plastic shrould at this time coming to a stop engine will die it will continue to run.”
NHTSA complaint #9001713, filed 2000-08Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 | 6 | 17% |
| 2009 | 3 | 17% |
| 2008 | 11 | 12% |
| 2007 | 14 | 10% |
| 2006 | 30 | 11% |
| 2005 | 32 | 7% |
| 2004 | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 | 34 | 11% |
| 2002 | 52 | 8% |
| 2001 | 58 | 9% |
| 2000 | 21 | 3% |
| 1999 | 23 | 4% |
| 1998 | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 | 17 | 4% |
| 1996 | 19 | 10% |
| 1995 | 12 | 6% |
| 1994 | 23 | 14% |
| 1993 | 8 | 6% |
| 1992 | 23 | 11% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 4 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Dakota
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
20 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSuspension
8 complaintsSeats
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsTires
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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