2007 Dodge Dakota Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14 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.
“Dodge Dakota st 4x4 extra cab. Rear passenger side rear door would not open. This was with only 14 miles on it. This was july 29 2007. I took possession of the truck july 28 2007. My wife went to open the door and it would not open, if a person was in the back and an accident happened, the front seats do not tilt forward and someone might get trapped. I took it in for repair and they said they [lithia jeep Dodge ford of roseburg] adjusted it and ordered replacement parts but don't seem to be in a hurry to fix it. I took it in the 17th of aug. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200007, filed 2007-08, 14 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 2007 Dodge Dakota
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsExterior lighting
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 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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