Latches/locks/linkage Related Problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota

Table 1 shows two common latches/locks/linkage related problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the door latch (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the latches/locks/linkage (two problems).

Table 1. Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Dakota

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
2
Latches/locks/linkage problems
2

Recently reported Latches/locks/linkage problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota

The Door Latch problem

The rear door locks on the 2002 ram 1500 will not unlock without hitting the button more than 8-9 times. This was frustrating because I paid thousands of dollars for this truck, and I would expect things like this to work on first try.   Read details...

The Latches/locks/linkage problem

Bought a 2002 Dodge Dakota new. Took it back 3 times for column mounted shifter problems within days of it jamming, could not get it out of park,then it wouldn't stay in park, making a crunching sound when you try to shift threw the gears.   Read details...


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