Table 1 shows seven common structure related problems of the 1996 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the door hinge (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the body (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Door Hinge problems | |
| Body problems | |
| Structure problems | |
| Door problems | |
| Paint problems | |
| Frame And Members problems | |
| Frame Rust problems |
Paint on hood and top of truck have been peeling off. Also, the hinge on the drivers door has broken off of the metal. In hearing from others this is not an isolated incident on either issue listed above. Read details...
At idle/park my 1996 Dodge Dakota 4x4 v8 5. 2l slt will sputter and sometimes kill the engine. Now I'm not sure if that's a safety feature so the engine doesn't over flood itself, but I've replaced the iac valve, pcv valve, distributor rotor/cap, and spark plugs with no improvement. Read details...
The weld on the lower, driver's side, door hinge completely separated. In my attempt to get it repaired, the local welders and body shop guys told me that this was a common failure on the Dakotas and they knew exactly how to repair it. Read details...