2000 Dodge Dakota Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 2%of 806 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,945miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 806 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,945 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Electric door locks fail repeatedly and often. They present a real danger in the event of a collision or fire, when the door may not be easily opened. On a more mundane level I would think they could build an electric lock system that doesn't need to be replaced every 12-24 months. I am totally disgusted.”
NHTSA complaint #10064059, filed 2004-03, 18,000 miles“No injury yet. We drove from ca to tx. Just before we get to texas the driver side lock started making very loud shrill noise everytime we started and stopped the engine. Lockes on this truck lock and open when engine is started or stopped, which is very bad. Husband tried to fix problem, then it locked up for good. Husband had to slide in from passenger side the rest of the trip. These locks are very dangerous. Took truck to Dodge dealer, they suggested to take it to collision place. Took 2 hours at collision place to get door open. But door is not fixed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10108280, filed 2005-01, 35,000 miles“Power lock actuators all failed one after another. The first one to fail was the driver's side rear in 2002. The other rear and passenger front failed in 2004 and now the driver's power lock actuator is malfunctioning. Is this common and should there be a recall if so?”
NHTSA complaint #10139196, filed 2005-10, 29,000 miles“Automatic door lock on 2000 Dodge Dakota failed in the locked position, was not able to open with key, key fob or door handles, inside or out. If failed before an accident, emergency personnel would not be able to open door. Replaced door latch with built in actuator.”
NHTSA complaint #10107702, filed 2005-01, 57,950 miles“Electric rear door locks failed. Loud buzz noise from right rear door when door locks activated. Took to dealer and had fixed at a considerable charge. Approximately 2 months later the left rear door lock began doing the same thing; due to cost haven't had replaced and now the door lock will not manually unlock without first hitting the electric door lock even though the electric door switch doesn't unlock the door.”
NHTSA complaint #10098356, filed 2004-11, 60,000 milesLatches, 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 2000 Dodge Dakota
282 complaintsBrakes
263 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
74 complaintsSteering
68 complaintsEngine cooling
50 complaintsAir bags
29 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
25 complaintsTires
24 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsWheels
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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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