Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 05/21/2006 | 53000 | 6 | 10/15/2005 |
| The doors lock and unlocking intermittently without activating the power door lock switch. there is also a clicking sound from the power door locks. *jb | |||
| 03/04/2005 | 51945 | 1 | 11/21/1999 |
| The passenger side power window failed then two weeks later driver's side window failed. the power door locks made a loud noise when locking or unlocking. motor needed to be replaced. *ak *nm | |||
| 12/27/2004 | 57950 | 1 | 10/07/1999 |
| Automatic door lock on 2000 dodge dakota failed in the locked position, was not able to open with key, key fob or door handles, inside or out. if failed before an accident, emergency personnel would not be able to open door. replaced door latch with built in actuator. *nm | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 1 | 11/01/1999 | |
| The consumer had trouble unlocking the passenger door from the inside. the consumer will contact the dealer. *jb power locks will not unlock either door of vehicle, whether using the keyless entry keyhole or using the unlock button on the door. the only way to unlock vehicle is by a combination of using key and remote at the same time as pulling up the door lock button. this condition would be quite unsafe in any emergency situation and need to repaired by the manufacturer. vehicle started making noise at 34,000 miles but still work. vehicle stopped working at about 38,500 miles. *sb *nm | |||
| 12/19/2004 | 76021 | 1 | 07/22/2004 |
| Door latch assembly part #55256713ab failed thus occupant can not open door. *jb | |||
| 05/13/2004 | 74000 | 2 | 05/01/2000 |
| Both electric door locks have failed in exactly the same way. they don't unlock properly but, instead, stick in a halfway. this is a safety hazard.*ak | |||
| 12/05/2003 | 67000 | 1 | |
| Consumer was unable to open the front passenger/rear doors to enter/exit the vehicle. passengers would have to climb in through the driver's side to enter/exit the vehicle. dealership was notified, but the problem was not resolved.*ak | |||
| 10/15/2003 | 39000 | 2 | 02/08/2001 |
| The door lock actuators (also called the latch assembly) on my 2000 dodge dakota both are defective and the doors cannot be opened even with a key from the outside if the doors are locked. my vin # is 1b7gl22xys592928. an online search showed that other 2000 dodge dakota owners have had problems with their automatic door locks as well. *la | |||