Complaints
159
Crashes
15
Fires
10
Injuries
17
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1993 Dodge Dakota Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#111 complaints
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Avg mileage:60,000 mi
Crash-related:1
#210 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Avg mileage:102,000 mi
Crash-related:2
#39 complaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Avg mileage:40,000 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1993 Dodge Dakota.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 11 | 1 | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 10 | 2 | — | 102,000 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 9 | — | — | 40,000 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 5 | — | 2 | — | |
| SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER | 5 | 3 | — | — | |
| STEERING:RACK AND PINION | 5 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | 4 | — | 2 | 160,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 4 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 4 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 | 3 | — | — | |
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH | 3 | — | — | 81,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC | 3 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS | 3 | — | — | — | |
| TIRES | 3 | 1 | — | 105,618 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | 2 | — | 1 | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | 2 | — | — | 68,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| SEATS | 2 | 1 | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER | 2 | — | — | 102,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 2 | — | 2 | — | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 | — | — | — |
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