Tailgate Latch Problems of Dodge Dakota

Dodge Dakota owners have reported 3 problems related to tailgate latch (under the latches/locks/linkage category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tailgate Latch problem of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 04/10/2004

Dodge Dakota rotor warps. I have less than 16,000 miles and the car began shaking upon applying brakes. Increase stopping distance. Took vehicle to dealer and was told my rotors were warped. Offered to turn at my expense. No other solutions offered. Researched problem and found to be widespread. Taking vehicle back to dealer. Also liftgate improperly latches unless slammed hard. A/c blower motor went out in winter and was unable to clear windows.

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2 Tailgate Latch problem of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 09/17/2000

A wheel chair slid back and hit the tail gate, causing it to open with the consumer's property falling onto the road, consumer feels this is a safety issue considering there was no damage to the gate or to the latch of the door and there was less than 600 pounds of unrestrained material, which according to the owners manual is a safe amount of weight.

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3 Tailgate Latch problem of the 1996 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 10/25/1996

Failure of the passenger's side door latch lock module actuator, the passenger side door latch module is rusted, causing the passenger's side door to open when driving, consumer has contacted the dealer and the part has been replaced.

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Other Common Latches/locks/linkage related problems of Dodge Dakota

Problem Category Number of Problems
Door Latch problems
26
Latches/locks/linkage problems
8
Tailgate Latch problems
3
Hood Latch problems
2


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