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#BS-1993-DODDAK-E591

1993 Dodge Dakota

Based on reports from 159 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
159
Crashes
15
Fires
10
Recalls
2
TSBs
29
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 159 complaints, 15 crashes, 10 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

engine misfires

4 complaints • Severity 6/10

$X,XXX
2

abs and park brake light on and no head or taillights

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX
3

engine flutters

1 complaints • Severity 8/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Power Train:automatic TransmissionHIGH

11 owners reported power train:automatic transmission issues — failures commonly reported around 80K miles.

!Inspect the Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited SlipMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

2
0–30K
1
30–60K
5
60–90K
3
90–120K
1
120–150K
1
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (5 reports) • Median: 80K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Power Train:automatic Transmission (11 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

Final recommendation with conditions

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Where the complaints fall

Power Train:automatic Transmission11 (7%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip10 (6%)
Other9 (6%)
Steering:rack And Pinion5 (3%)
Suspension:front5 (3%)
Seats:front Assembly:recliner5 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline5 (3%)
Speed Control4 (3%)

1993 Dodge Dakota: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Power Train:automatic Transmission Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Dakota, with 11 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 80K-mile mark.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Dakota, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering:rack And Pinion Issues

Steering:rack And Pinion complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Dakota, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering:rack and pinion-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 3% of all reports filed for the 1993 Dodge Dakota, with 5 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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7
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03
11
04
1
05
1
07
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14
2
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1993 Dodge Dakota. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

06E049000Jul 2006

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

93V082000Jul 1993

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SOME OF THE ABS EQUIPPED VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH AN UNDERSIZED BRAKE RETURN CHECK VALVE. IN INCIDENTS WHERE HARD BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT IS APPLIED ON LOW FRICTION ROAD SURFACES, LIKE RAIN COVERED STREETS, THE VALVES MAY FAIL, CAUSING THE ABS TO BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CREATES EXCESS BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL AND MAY CAUSE THE ABS WARNING LIGHT TO COME ON.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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The worst model year for the Dodge Dakota is the 2000 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is engine.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 159 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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1993 Dodge Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1993 Dodge Dakota?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1993 Dodge Dakota is related to the power train:automatic transmission, with 11 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1993 Dodge Dakota reliable?
The 1993 Dodge Dakota has 159 complaints, 15 crash reports, and 10 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1993 Dodge Dakota problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1993 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes, the 1993 Dodge Dakota has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Dakota problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 80,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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