MYRModel Year Report

1993 Dodge Dakota

▲ Better than typical
1993 Dodge Dakota
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:50:14.819Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
134
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 1993

Investigations
1

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Service brakes

19% of complaints

Complaints per year

1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1992: 219 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1993 134 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 641 complaints 2000: 806 complaints 2001: 678 complaints 2001 2002: 678 complaints 2003: 296 complaints 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 285 complaints 2007: 145 complaints 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1987 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1991 1992: 219 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1993 134 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 641 complaints 1999 2000: 806 complaints 2001: 678 complaints 2001 2002: 678 complaints 2003: 296 complaints 2003 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 285 complaints 2007: 145 complaints 2007 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints 2011
1985: 2 complaints 1985 1986: 1 complaint 1987: 20 complaints 1987 1988: 55 complaints 1989: 64 complaints 1989 1990: 65 complaints 1991: 128 complaints 1991 1992: 219 complaints 1993: 134 complaints 1993 134 1994: 184 complaints 1995: 208 complaints 1995 1996: 189 complaints 1997: 446 complaints 1997 1998: 545 complaints 1999: 641 complaints 1999 2000: 806 complaints 2001: 678 complaints 2001 2002: 678 complaints 2003: 296 complaints 2003 2004: 206 complaints 2005: 470 complaints 2005 2006: 285 complaints 2007: 145 complaints 2007 2008: 91 complaints 2009: 18 complaints 2009 2010: 35 complaints 2011: 44 complaints 2011

1993: 134 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19852
19861
198720
198855
198964
199065
1991128
1992219
1993134
1994184
1995208
1996189
1997446
1998545
1999641
2000806
2001678
2002678
2003296
2004206
2005470
2006285
2007145
200891
200918
201035
201144

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Service brakes

19% · 25 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASHINJURY

Power train

16% · 21 reports

Most commonly citing automatic transmission and clutch assembly.

CRASHINJURY

Engine and engine cooling

11% · 15 reports

Most commonly citing gasoline and catalytic convertor.

FIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-04-30

The driver noticed smoke, opened the hood and viewed the engine on fire.

NHTSA ODI report, 2004-02-23

Steering

10% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing rack and pinion and steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASHFIREINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

On back road front tire hit something and the steering column separated. Tt

NHTSA ODI report, 1995-06-01

Structure

8% · 11 reports

Most commonly citing body and frame and members.

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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  1. R
    1993-07-20Service brakes, hydraulic93V082000 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…

    Remedy: Replace the return check valve with the correct valve.

    Check if this car was fixed →

  2. I
    2003-05-07Defect petitionClosed 2003-07-22 Steering column separation
  3. R
    2006-07-01Exterior lighting06E049000 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…

    Remedy: Ck motorsport will notify owners and replace the noncompliant lamps free of charge. The recall began on July 1, 2006. Owners may contact ck motorsport at 1-909-610-7211.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1993 Dodge Dakota — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 25 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 21 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 15 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 93V082000 · Service brakes, hydraulic
  • Recall 06E049000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 1993 Dodge Dakota reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 1993 Dodge Dakota is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 1993 Dodge Dakota?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1993 Dodge Dakota have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.