1993 Dodge Dakota Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

1 safety recall on file

The 1993 Dodge Dakota has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 134 complaints with NHTSA, including 15 crashes, 6 fires, 16 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Service Brakes, Hydraulic (24 reports).

1Recalls
134Owner complaints
15Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Dakota?

A recall covers specific vehicles. Your VIN shows whether yours still needs the free repair.

1993 Dodge Dakota recalls

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip

Recall 93V082May 11, 19932,000 vehicles affected

Most common 1993 Dodge Dakota problems

Problem areas named in the 134 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes, Hydraulic24
Power Train23
Engine And Engine Cooling15
Steering13
Structure11
Electrical System9
Unknown Or Other9
Suspension8
Seat Belts8
Seats7

What owners report

2017-10-08, Visibility/Wiper
1993 DODGE DAKOTA HIGH BEAM FLASHING ON AND OFF
2014-07-14, Electrical System
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH WAS FAULTY. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 160,000.
2007-08-02, Tires
TL*THE CONTACT'S DAUGHTER OWNS A 1993 DODGE DAKOTA WITH FIRESTONE FIREHAWK ATX TIRES. HE STATED THAT WHILE HIS DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING 40 MPH, SHE EXPERIENCED A BLOWOUT ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE BLOWOUT CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO FALL INTO A DITCH; IN ADDITION, THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE PURCHASE DATE AND TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WERE UNKNOWN. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,618 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 105,621.
2004-12-13, Suspension
CONSUMER HAD A 1993 DODGE DAKOTA AND A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE. OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AFTER 32,000 MI. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE THAT WAS BEING HEARD WAS NORMAL. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
2004-09-15, Latches/Locks/Linkages
WHILE DRIVING, THE HOOD BLEW INTO THE WINDSHIELD. THE MANUFACTURER DENIED THE CLAIM. *JB

1993 Dodge Dakota questions

Does the 1993 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1993 Dodge Dakota: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Dakota?

Based on 134 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes, Hydraulic (24), Power Train (23), Engine And Engine Cooling (15).

How do I check if a recall on my 1993 Dodge Dakota has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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