1993 Dodge Dakota Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 15%of 134 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 60,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1993 Dodge Dakota, 15% of the 134 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 60,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I bought a used 1993 Dodge dakato in april of 96, at the time of purchase the paint was already flaking off in large pieces(blue/silver), and the transmission had been rebuilt once(60,000 miles). Since the time of purchase all of the paint is gone off the hood and roof, the transmission has been completely rebuilt again($1803.00), and I replaced the overhead cam sensor 2x within 10 days.I contacted Dodge about the paint flaking and they offered no help.”
NHTSA complaint #10063632, filed 2004-03, 60,000 miles“The overdrive in vehicle, chews up the transmission due to the bearings working loose. This was caused by a lack of lubrication on the bearings. This causes the vehicle not to be able to shift into gears when this happens. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have mechanic check.”
NHTSA complaint #848594, filed 1999-09“Design flaw of bearing in a gear in overdrive worked its way loose because of insufficient lubrication in the manufacturing stage which resulted in failure to the transmission. However, the overdrive and the transmission was rebuild to correct problem.”
NHTSA complaint #548499, filed 1999-09“The law firm representing consumer explains that the vehicle jumped out of park and backed over him, consumer suffered severe injuries.(attorney for client).”
NHTSA complaint #563975, filed 2002-01“While driving highway 75 MPH with cruise control on, it appears that ransfer case came apart, causing front wheels to lock up, no noise/warning, vehicle with dealer, transfer case and transmission ordered.”
NHTSA complaint #810620, filed 1997-04Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 18% |
| 2010 | 7 | 20% |
| 2009 | 6 | 33% |
| 2008 | 10 | 11% |
| 2007 | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 | 36 | 13% |
| 2005 | 81 | 17% |
| 2004 | 19 | 9% |
| 2003 | 38 | 13% |
| 2002 | 89 | 13% |
| 2001 | 93 | 14% |
| 2000 | 74 | 9% |
| 1999 | 56 | 9% |
| 1998 | 74 | 14% |
| 1997 | 46 | 10% |
| 1996 | 28 | 15% |
| 1995 | 27 | 13% |
| 1994 | 25 | 15% |
| 1993 | 20 | 15% |
| 1992 | 110 | 51% |
| 1991 | 60 | 47% |
| 1990 | 14 | 22% |
| 1989 | 12 | 19% |
| 1988 | 10 | 18% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1993 Dodge Dakota
24 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsBody and structure
11 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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