Wiring harness from computer and engine to steering wheel at holo switch(ignition switch) heats up and cathes fire and melted plastic shrould at this time coming to a stop engine will die it will continue to run.
1993 Dodge Dakota steering problems
12 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Rack and pinion5
- Steering wheel/handle bar3
- Hydraulic power assist: hose, piping, and connections2
- Rack and pinion: rack1
- Column1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Dakota steering problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Related investigations
Steering column separation
Mr. Larry a. Sackey submitted a petition to the federal safety agency by letter dated april 18, 2003, requesting that agencyfurther investigate the defective collapsible steering shaft system on 1987-1995 vehicles manufactured by the daimlerchrysler corporation.in part because of 49 cfr ? 30120(g), the federal safety agency has decided to limit the scope of the petition vehicles to 1993-1995 models, excluding the 1993 jeep grand cherokee and 1994-1995 dodge ram series trucks that were recalled (93v210 & 96v230) for steering column failure.if the analysis of these vehicles had identified a potential problem, the scope could have been expanded in an investigation.a review of odi's data base shows no recent complaints and a lack of a complaint trend concerning the subject issue on the subject vehicles as a whole or by individual models.therefore, the petition is denied.for details, see federal register notice volume 68, no. 130, july 8, 2003.
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What 1993 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Speedometer failed.
The tilt wheel wiring harness breaks whenever steering wheel is tilted after a few months use. Whenever stress is applied, the wires are connected in down position. In the up position, steering wheel wires are separated. Took to the dealer & problem could not be repaired. *ak soldering the wires on to the clips would only be a temporary fix. Replacing the entire wiring harness was not only very expensive but offers no assurance of solving the problem.
While driving the owner hears a popping , and can feel the popping in the steering column; this is a potential for further steering problems.
The steering rack continues to let loose. Whenever starting or stopping the vehicle, driver can feel something moving around in the steering column and its been in and out of the shop.
Steering wheel seems to have hard spots when turning. Tends to lock up. Rack & pinion needs to be replaced.
The truck has a leaking rack & pinion. Please describe details.
Had problems with vehicle wandering, had steering rack replaced. Tt
Steering rack failed twice.
On back road front tire hit something and the steering column separated. Tt
Questions about the 1993 Dodge Dakota steering
Does the 1993 Dodge Dakota have steering problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the steering of the 1993 Dodge Dakota, 9% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1993 Dodge Dakota steering problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1993 Dodge Dakota steering?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad steering?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most steering complaints are 2004 (74 complaints), 1999 (72 complaints) and 2000 (68 complaints).
Other 1993 Dodge Dakota problems
Brakes 24Transmission 20Engine 12Body 11Electrical 8Seat belts 8Suspension 8Seats 7Fuel system 6Acceleration 4Locks 4Tires 4Visibility 4Airbags 1Lights 1Wheels 1
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