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Latches, locks and linkagesPart report

1993 Dodge Dakota Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
3%of 134 total for the year
Median mileage
81,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1993 Dodge Dakota, 3% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 81,000 miles.

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.

“Both driver's side and passenger's side doors are inoperable, doors do not open from the inside, trapping the occupants inside the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the door locks. Please provide any further details.”

NHTSA complaint #847601, filed 1999-09

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200711%
200610%
200531%
200331%
200230%
200151%
2000162%
199910%
199820%
199684%
199594%
199411%
199343%
199221%
198824%

Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Dakota

Brakes
24 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
20 complaints
Engine cooling
12 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Other or unknown
9 complaints
Electrical system
8 complaints
Seat belts
8 complaints
Suspension
8 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Tires
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Dodge Dakota

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology