1993 Dodge Dakota steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 1993 Dodge Dakota — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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.”
filed Aug 31, 2000
“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.”
filed Nov 24, 1998
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 17% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2001 Dakota | 48 | 7% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 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.