1993 Dodge Dakota power train problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1993 Dodge Dakota — 15% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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…”
filed Mar 22, 2004
“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”
filed May 14, 2002
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Automatic transmission fluid usage atf+4. *tt *mj
2100601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2001
Power Train problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 8 | 18% |
| 2010 Dakota | 7 | 20% |
| 2008 Dakota | 10 | 11% |
| 2007 Dakota | 24 | 17% |
| 2006 Dakota | 36 | 13% |
| 2005 Dakota | 81 | 17% |
| 2004 Dakota | 19 | 9% |
| 2003 Dakota | 38 | 13% |
| 2002 Dakota | 89 | 13% |
| 2001 Dakota | 93 | 14% |
| 2000 Dakota | 74 | 9% |
| 1999 Dakota | 56 | 9% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1993 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.