2000 Dodge Dakota latches/locks/linkages problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the latches/locks/linkages on the 2000 Dodge Dakota — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The door locks on my 2000 dodge dakota have failed to work. They lock but do not unlock from the inside. They have been repaired 2 times and have failed a third . I was told the door latch/lock assembly is the part that is failing also the central timer module is also in need of replacement. The…”
filed Mar 2, 2007
“I own a 2000 dodge dakota quad cab. 3 out 4 electric door locks stopped working in the same year and the last that has not been replaced will not lock when it is cold outside. *nm”
filed Oct 21, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Latches/locks/linkages problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Dakota | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 Dakota | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Dakota | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 Dakota | 3 | 1% |
| 2002 Dakota | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 Dakota | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 1 | 0% |
| 1998 Dakota | 2 | 0% |
| 1996 Dakota | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 Dakota | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 Dakota | 1 | 1% |
| 1993 Dakota | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 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.