We found the following complaints for DODGE DAKOTA (1993)
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The driver's side air bag deployed without cause, inadvertent deployment of driver's side air bag. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Cause of problem was a defective sensor. Please provide further details.
Engine stalls.
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
Wiring harness from computer and engine to steering wheel at holo switch(ignition switch) heats up and cathes fire and melted plastic shrould at this time coming to a stop engine will die it will continue to run.
Ignition switch became very hot and melted the steering column plastic, smoke exited key hole on two separate occasions, air conditioning and blower motor stopped working.
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.
While driving between 30-60 mph ignition switch got so hot that it melted a hole in the steering column's bottom cover. This only happened whenblower fan was being used on high speed. Problem was reported to the dealership. Owner replaced ignition switch himself, but the the switch still gets hot.please provide any further information.
Ignition switch became very hot and melted the steering column plastic, smoke exited key hole on two separate occasions, air conditioning and blower motor stopped working.
Electrical harness under hood corroded, causing lighting failures.tt
I had been running a few errands and had just left my cellular phone company when i and a passenger smelled something burning.we proceeded to look out the windows for a building on fire when i noticed that my pickup began to slow.itried shifting the automatic transmission down to another gear but there was nothing there.i went from park to low and it acted like there was nothing connected to the shifter. I then tried depressing the accelerator and got no response. I pulled over to the side of the road and stopped.i then tried opening my drivers door when flames shot up between the drivers door and the cab.i turned off the truck as smoke started to fill the cab and i bailed out the passenger side door. My passenger and i moved well behind the pickup and watched as flames shot out from under the pickup and smoke billowed out of the engine compartment.i called 911 on my cell phone. In the mean time a witness had pulled up behind us and informed me that he was trying to flag us down because he had seen fire under the truck for at least 3 city blocks.i don'tknow what would have caused this to happen.i have owned the vehicle since it was new.it has been well maintained at the dealership where i bought it.it in for service in dec. Of 2000 for an oil change and inspection, no problems were noted.the vehicle has never been off road, for it is a two wheel drive.there has been no major mechanical work done, just some minor items such as a water pump fall of 2000, brake work summer of 200, fuel pump january of 1999. No warning lights came on or did any gauges reflect any problems. It distresses me greatly that i may never know exactly what caused this fire, it could have been catastrophic causing myself and my passenger great harm or even death.i reviewed nhtsa's complaint section and did find a few other fire related problems.i hope one more will get some action taken to see what cause these things to happen.thank you.
The driver noticed smoke, opened the hood and viewed the engine on fire. *ph *sc
Radiator is leaking anti-freeze.the dealer has been notified.
The vehicle was hard to start and stalled while driving.*nlm
Vehicle was placed in the park position for about ten minutes and the vehicle caught fire in the engine compartment.cause of the fire is undetermined.
Engine stalls.
Driving down the interstate noticed the smoke and caught on fire.
While slowing down and turning or when in neutral position the vehicle's engine shuts off.
Vehicle stalls at any speed without warning, consumer has taken vehicle to dealer 5 times, but they are not able to determine the cause.
Belts noisy.
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
The consumer worked for a government agency and was forced to drive a decommissioned vehicle.while driving at 55 mph, the consumer heard a loud explosion.the consumer inspected the vehicle and found that the catalytic converter had separated from the muffler.the consumer suffered permanent hearing damage do to the explosion.*la
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
1993 dodge dakota high beam flashing on and off
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Routing of the fuel lines causes the fuel lines to rub against other components. This has caused the fuel lines to wear through and gas to leak.
Fuel is leaking from the gas line.tt
Fuel is leaking from the gas line.tt
It runs rough sometimes and sometimes it runs fine, and no one seems to be able to find the problem.we have recently replaced the catalytic converter/mufflers/egr valve/oxygen sensor/ignition coil/fuel filter/air filter and it still continues to run rough.any thoughts on what the problem might be????
Would like to know if this has occurred to other owners of dodge dakotas. No safety defect listed.
Fuel gauge failed.
Both driver's side and passenger's side doors are inoperable, doors do not open from the inside, trapping the occupants inside the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has replaced the door locks. Please provide any further details.
While driving, the hood blew into the windshield.the manufacturer denied the claim.
Hood unlatch while driving at approximately 55 mph. Dealer not notified at this time.
Hood latch failed causing the hood to open and crash on the roof of vehicle.
Emergency brake cable assembled incorrectly, causing cable to rest on catalytic converter/burn. *sd
Speedometer failed.
Intermittentlytransmission will not engage in drive.the dealer has been notified.
Transmission slippage. ( dot number:tire size: 9:50x15 )
Transmission would not shift into gear after starting//must be put back into park then into gear, also transfer case (4wd) broke 4 times.
Transmission slippage.(tiresize: 9:50x15)( dot number:tire size: 9:50x15 )
Vehicle was parked and left in idle position, in park, jumped out of gear.
The overdrive in vehicle, chews up the transmission due to the bearings working loose. This was caused by a lack of lubrication on the bearings. This causes the vehicle not to be able to shift into gears when this happens. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to have mechanic check.
Vehicle does not shift into drive gear until shift lever is moved into another gear and then into drive.*skd
Transmission locked in park, upon releasing, vehicle shot out of control, causing accident. *dh
Design flaw of bearing in a gear in overdrive worked its way loose because of insufficient lubrication in the manufacturing stage which resulted in failure to the transmission. However, the overdrive and the transmission was rebuild to correct problem.
I bought a used 1993 dodge dakato in april of 96, at the time of purchase the paint was already flaking off in large pieces(blue/silver), and the transmission had been rebuilt once(60,000 miles). Since the time of purchase all of the paint is gone off the hood and roof, the transmission has been completely rebuilt again($1803.00), and ireplaced the overhead cam sensor 2x within 10 days.i contacted dodge about the paint flaking and they offered no help.
Transmission will not go into drive from park have to go to revers first then to drive( dot number: tire size: p21575r14 )
Transmission will not shift from third to fourth gear.
While driving was pulling into an intersection when vehicle all of a sudden locked up due to defective transfer case. Vehicle was unable to move. Dealer notified, and would not repair unless cost is paid the consumer.
Shift leverwill not stay in park.vehicle will still move evenwith gear selecter in park. Consumer must start vehicle in neutral.
Axle shaft craked causing knocking sound while going up hill.
Axle seals replaced 3 times. Also replaced driveshaft.
Axle shaft sealsfailed, causing fluid to leak into vehicle and created a bad smell. Dealer has replaced the seals 4 times, but problem still exists.
The law firm representing consumer explains that the vehicle jumped out of park and backed over him, consumer suffered severe injuries.(attorney for client).*jg
Clutch plate cracked.
The law firm representing consumer explains that the vehicle jumped out of park and backed over him, consumer suffered severe injuries.(attorney for client).*jg
Man-tran 4sp: when shifting from 3rd to 4th gear rpm runs up to 500 above normal; holds 30 seconds, drops back, very slow; no warning.tt
While driving highway 75 mph with cruise control on,it appears that ransfer case came apart, causing front wheels to lock up, no noise/warning, vehicle with dealer, transfer case and transmission ordered.
The driver's side automaticlap and shoulder belt latchwill not release from the locked position,causing the seat belt to be inoperative.please explain further details.
Consumer became trapped in seat belt, and had to go to the service station and have them cuthim out of the seat belt.
Seat belt latch in front driver's seat in a latch positonwill not unlatch. It is stuck . Dealer said it broke, needs to be replaced. This defect can result in injuries in case of an accident.
Passenger's seat belt does not click intoretractor for support.
Front seat belts will not retract once locking into place.both driver and passenger seat belts experience the problem, the driver side was replaced and still will not retract once locking into place.
Seatbelt retractors fail to retract.*tw
Seat belt retractors have failed on the driver and passenger side.
The seat belt is too high , causing it to rest across the neck of the driver who is approx. 5"9' in height.tt
I was in an accident in which i was rear-ended.at that time, both of the front seats broke, and we were thrown backward.subsequently, i could not see where i was going nor reach the brake pedal, so i hit the car in front of me.the poor quality of the seat design contributed to head and neck injuries, according to the emergency room physician.
The front passenger seat bolt broke and the seat moves up and down. Chrysler will not fix it nor will mark iii. Please describe.tt
Driver's side seat bolt broke causing seat back to go into the fully recline position. Please describe.tt
Seatback failed during accident, causing drivers head to hit rear window.
Vehicle was involved in a collision at 40-45mph.upon impact, the driver's seatback collapsed, causing the driver to go back into the rear, resulting in minor injuries.the dealer has been notified.
While vehicle stopped it was rear ended, and both seats collapsed backward without a warning.both the passenger and the driver were injured in this accident, in which seat back rests collapsed.
The bolts holding the drivers side seatback and racket assy have failed twice. They seem brittle. Seatback will fall rearward suddenly.
Vehicle began pulling to the left.front brake calipers had to be replaced.
Rotors pitted and flaking causing them to make noise.
The vehicle didn't have rear brakes. *ph the mechanic found that the master cylinder was leaking. *sc
Vehicles front right abs braking system wheel locks up and causes truck to skid and loss control.tt
The abs braking system failed about five times while driving.please describe.
While drivingand applying the brakes, the abs locked up the front wheel, but the rear wheel kept turning.the dealer stated it wasnormal .the consumer almost wrecked 4-5 times when slippery.the master cylinder was found leaking and the abs diagnostic module failed. *sc
While driving applied the abs brakesone of the rear wheels locked up. The road had ice on it. Consumer was driving around 15-20 mph.
Abs malfuction is due to a defective abs module, causing t pedal to go tofloor, and a delayed in stopping distance.dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Purchase truck used when applied the brake the anti-lock brake locked up after applying the brake. Please describe .
Approached a signal light and applied the brakes.had a hard pedal but the vehicle failed to stop.as a result, the vehicle entered the intersection against the light and was struck by a vehicle that had the right-of-way.
Rear brakes do not work when there is weight in the truck, resulting in skidding, abs brake system.
Rear anti-lock brakes work like anti-like brakes should..they are not active at any time or speed .i have had dealers and mechanics check them and can find nothing wrong.but when i an stopped, i could stand on the brakes and lightly touch the gas pedal,) and spin the rear tires even with anti-lock brakes disabled. Thank you. My e mail is [email protected].
Purchase truck used when applied the brake the anti-lock brake locked up after applying the brake. Please describe .
In wet weather when applying the brakes, they lock up, there no brakes. Please describe .
Front brake rotors were rusted/pitted and worethe brake pads down to an unuseable and unsafe condition. I still have the old rotors, and i called chrysler and all they said was that i could have gotten the rotors from any junk yard, and was just trying to rip them off. I did not take my truck to a chrysler repair shop, buti did take it to a very good repair shop of my choise.when they got done they said that chrysler was having a problem with the rotors on some vans, and that the ones on my truck were of the same size and style used on the vans with the problem. All i want to know is if there is a recall or a fix that i get some pay back for my problem. I don't like to be told that i am just trying to rip them off.thank you, sincerely yours max a. Hoolsr.
Front brake rotors pitted on both sides. Also front brake pads wore out.
Front brakes locked up on wet roads, causing loss of control/accident.*skd
Failure of the front passenger's side brake caliper, the passenger side front brake caliper was disengaged from the disc due to a rusted bolt. Please describe in more details.
Front brake calipers will lock up at anytime. Brake pads by bendix were possible cause. Hill kelly dodge refused to assist any further. Please describe details.
Front end squeaked when applying brakes.consumer took vehicle to dealership and they told him that front caliper treads were stripped.consumer states that the rear brake backing plates were poorly engineered and were made with unsuitable metal, they are rusted and corroded.
Brake shoe broke. *sd
The rotors are rusted to the point that they can not be turned. Now the brakes are inopertive.tt
Brake rotor and drum warped due to heat under normal driving conditions.
Front end squeaked when applying brakes.consumer took vehicle to dealership and they told him that front caliper treads were stripped.consumer states that the rear brake backing plates were poorly engineered and were made with unsuitable metal, they are rusted and corroded.
While drivingand applying the brakes, the abs locked up the front wheel, but the rear wheel kept turning.the dealer stated it wasnormal .the consumer almost wrecked 4-5 times when slippery.the master cylinder was found leaking and the abs diagnostic module failed. *sc
When driving and backing out of driveway, two studs that hold the master brake cylinder and one other stud snapped and sheared off, causebrakes to becomeloose instantly.dealer has not been contacted, manufacturer contacted and no response. Consumer stated it was a design defect.
Wiring harness from computer and engine to steering wheel at holo switch(ignition switch) heats up and cathes fire and melted plastic shrould at this time coming to a stop engine will die it will continue to run.
While driving the owner hears a popping , and can feel the popping in the steering column;this is a potential for further steering problems.
Steering system failure, needs new steering column.tt
On back road front tire hit something and the steering column separated.tt
The tilt wheel wiring harness breaks whenever steering wheel is tilted after a few months use. Whenever stress is applied, the wires are connected in down position. In the up position, steering wheel wires are separated. Took to the dealer & problem could not be repaired.soldering the wires on to the clips would only be a temporary fix.replacing the entire wiring harness was not only very expensive but offers no assurance of solving the problem.
Design of vehicle caused the bottom hose from the radiator to rest on the power steering line ultimately rubbing a hole in the line causing it to leak fluid.
Rack and pinion failure, p0wer steering fluid leaking.tt
The truck has a leaking rack & pinion. Please describe details.
Had problems with vehicle wandering, had steering rack replaced.tt
Steering wheel seems to have hard spots when turning. Tends to lock up. Rack & pinion needs to be replaced.
Rack and pinion failure, p0wer steering fluid leaking.tt
The steering rack continues to let loose. Whenever starting or stopping the vehicle, drivercan feel something moving around in the steering column and its been in and out of the shop.
Steering rack failed twice. *sd
Consumer noticed that paint is peeling onto the structure and body.dealer has been notified, please call federal trade comission at 877-382-4357, please provide further information.*mr
Electric blue paint on every dakota literally flaking offthe entire vehicle right down to the primer,has to be a paint defect,chrysler says too bad. Every dodge that is this color looks this way.
Paint on hood and roof began to bubble (white chalky appearance) and paint began peeling. Mr
Passenger's side door moulding has caused water damage to carpet. Door jam plastic moulding set down with 5 screws, penetrating through sheet metal no rubber washers/other components were utilized to prevent outside water from seeping up in the screw holes. In addition, utilized too much torque with these screws, causing oversized screw holes to be created further creating harmful road salts which entered truck body.
Driver/passenger doors are weak. Please describe details.tt
Driver's side door lower door hinge broke off from door.tt
The driver's door bottom hinges cannot hold the door ,causing the hinges to break, and the door may open unexpectedly. May cause an accident/injuries.currently, passenger's door is having the same problem.please provide further information.
Consumer was driving down the road the hood came open .tt
The vehicle is white in color.last year approximately in june 1998 i noticed that the paint on the cab of the truck started to peel.the truck has been well maintained and is very clean.now i have a cab that is an eye sore due to the peeling spots on the vehicle.another concern is that i noticed chips of paint in the driveway where i park the vehicle, and i am afraid that with small children that the chips of paint could be a hazard or do harm.
I noticed in winter 2000 the paint on the top of the truck was pealing.when i took it in for an estimate i was told it was caused by a defect.the paint loses cohesion with the primer used by the manufacturer.the manufacturer did agree to pay $218 to fix where the paint was pealing at that time.the first paint shop stated it would all have to be taken to bare metal to prevent it from continuing. At this time about a 1/3 of the top of the windshield is next to the non-painted surface. No safetydefect.
The paint is peeling off the body in huge chunks.i have read that the paint coming loose and falling off can be a hazard as the winsheild can come off easily if the paint loosens.i want chrysler to pay for the cost of repainting my entire vehicle.please contact me at [email protected] or 715-426-9974 thanks, mike starrett.*no safety defect listed in summary.
Right and left front axle seals failed, leaking gear oil.
Vehicle pulling to the right/vibrating.
Vehicle shakes when traveling on the highway. Appliedbrakes, andvehicle trembled. Dealershipwas aware ofproblem.
Front end failed twice.
Vehicle lost control in heavy snow, causing accident.*skd
Left front upper control arm and ball joint separated; speed 65 mph; no prior warning; caused minimum loss of steering control.tt
The front arm broke loose and caused the whole front end to fall to the pavement. Please explain.tt
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.
Tire suddenly developed about 20 large cracks around 270 degrees of it's circumference causing rapid deflation. Tire has approx. 30,000 miles on it and had shown no abnormal wear. Vehicle location was rf since new. (dot number: uu nx71278tiresize: p225/r7015)
Tire tread blew apart after driving 100 miles in 80 degree weather causing truck to vear off the highway. Shreaded tire tread which just seperated from the rest of the tire and beat against the fender causing damage to the vehicle in excess of $1000 . I contacted (2) seperate firestone dealers and was told there was nothing they could do, neither facility offered any information about the defect in these tires and in fact implied it was my fault.i suffered damage to my right arm, leg and forehead as a result of these defective tires.( dot number: tire size: 30x9.50r15 )
Replacement tires, 20000 miles, p215/75r15, dot# c4x3600 a05 r, while traveling at 65mphdrivers side rear tire separated, and then the tire blewup/split on sidewall. *jg
Red and white 93 dakota.white paint chipping off.red is good.
Paint on top of passenger cab has begun to bubble and peel.the paint has been well maintained, washed and waxed in a regular basis.this seems to be a common occurrence as i have begun to notice quite a few of dokota p/u's with the same problem. No safety defect found in summary.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Paint has been peeling on the roof of the cab and the hood of the truck. The area where the paint has peeled has now rusted.
I have not started to do anything about the paint due to it started peeling really bad a couple of years ago.a friend of mine recommended contacting the zone representative from dodge to see if they will correct the issue.i am going contact the dealership to get the representative's name.the paint started flaking several years ago, nothing to be really alarmed at.i just chalked it up to normal wear.two years or three years ago the paint started pealing off in sheets.a light breeze will flake off a sheet of paint.now rust is starting to show on the areas that has had paint flake off. Paint has come off the hood and cab of the truck.i will keep you posted.i like your website.i found some of the problems of my truck on your site, at least i know that i am not hearing things. Thank you for your interest.
Have contacted dealer, service rep, manufactuer, mark iii no avail on paint peeling problem, this is a wide spread problem. Most dodge vechicles have peeling paint problems, but they refuse to repair,please assist us in this matter.thank youtheresa aley.
When vehicle is started, went into open throttle position in reverse, impact 6:00 position speed unknown.tt
While driving vehicle would suddenly surge forward. Had applied brakes, but still rearended another vehicle. Took to dealer about growling & told character of vehicle.
When tap on brakes to disengage cruise control, vehicle slowed down momentarily, speeded back up to set speed; hit snow/ice pack, spun around, rear end hit bank
Cruise control failed twice.
Vehicle is well maintained and cared for. Large chucks of paint peeling from hood momentarily distract or startle driver and have caused situations where an accident was just barely avoided. The last incident a large sheet of the paint covered the driver's side windshield obstructing the operator's view during rush hour traffic on the highway. Operator was able to avoid collision by hitting brakes and turning onto the roadside grass, after jumping curb and narrowly missing a guard rail damage to the truck was a broken ball joint and a bent control arm. It could have been worse had the vehicle overturned!the affected paint has been sanded and primed but other spots continue to peel up .
1993 dodge dakota high beam flashing on and off
Ignition switch became very hot and melted the steering column plastic, smoke exited key hole on two separate occasions, air conditioning and blower motor stopped working.
Ignition switch became very hot and melted the steering column plastic, smoke exited key hole on two separate occasions, air conditioning and blower motor stopped working.
Fan motor for heater failed.
Heater core leaked coolant into cab of vehicle.
The passenger's side front wheel is cracked. Please describe .
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