1995 Dodge Dakota Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 208 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 228,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 1995 Dodge Dakota, 4% of the 208 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 228,750 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, 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 sheet metal on the driver's door is tearing in two places: at the door latch and at the lower hinge. The problem started several weeks ago when it was noted that the driver's door became noticeably more difficult to close. It felt as if hinge was sticking. I tried lubricating it. It didn't help. I also noted that the latch was not working properly. Sometimes when closing the door, the latch would close without latching the door shut. I inspected the latch and saw that the plastic covering the hooking mechanism was chewed up. …”
NHTSA complaint #10029059, filed 2003-07, 228,750 miles“Door latches do not latch. Both latches were replaced on 12/18/2000. Currently, passenger's door does not latch at all. Driver's door latch works intermittently and the door will not stay closed.”
NHTSA complaint #8017666, filed 2002-08“Driving at a speed 18 MPH, impact 9:00 position, drivers side door opened upon impact. Tt consumer states vehicle has poor side impact design, consumer's leg, ribs, upper back, and neck were injured in accident, consumer has since sold vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #974825, filed 1995-11“Manual door locks will not release from the inside, to open door from the inside driver must roll the window down and insert key into the lock, then lock will release.”
NHTSA complaint #535700, filed 1998-05Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 5 | 1% |
| 2000 | 16 | 2% |
| 1999 | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1995 Dodge Dakota
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsAir bags
26 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBody and structure
20 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsEngine cooling
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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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