How to Service and Repair a Front Door Latch Assembly on 2001 Dodge Dakota?

To fix the front door latch, remove the door trim panel and water dam, and you get to work on fixing the glass run channel. Remove the latch and its parts, and reattach by connecting latch and handles, securing and reconnecting wire harness. Finally, reinstall the trim panel and adjust the handle if necessary.

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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 55256714AF
$77.95 MSRP: $206.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Rear Right Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.; Lock
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55256714AE
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 3.8 x 3.2 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256714AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 55256715AF
$143.20 MSRP: $203.00
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Rear Left Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.; Lock
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 55256715AE
- Item Weight: 1.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 3.8 x 3.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256715AF
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 55256427AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Rear Left Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.; Lock
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 55256427AB
- Item Weight: 1.20 Pounds
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256427AC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- SLT, SLT Plus, Sport, Sport Plus | 3.7L V6, 3.9L V6, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 4.7L V8, 5.9L V8, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock Assembly, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 55256426AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Rear Door; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Right; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock; Lock; Latch Rear Door; Door Latch Assembly
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Item Weight: 2.30 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.2 x 4.4 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256426AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- SLT, SLT Plus, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 55256712AL
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55256712AJ, 55256712AH, 55256712AD, 55256712AK, 55256712AF
- Item Weight: 1.80 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 7.0 x 4.0 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256712AL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SXT, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 55256835AL
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly; Lock Actuator Motor; Lock Actuator.
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 55256835AJ, 55256835AH, 55256835AK
- Item Weight: 1.40 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.0 x 4.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256835AL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS
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2001 Dodge Dakota Lock, Front Driver Side Part Number: 55256713AM
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch - Front Door; Door Latch Assembly, Front Left; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Door Lock
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 55256713AF, 55256713AD, 55256713AK, 55256713AJ, 55256713AH
- Item Weight: 2.70 Pounds
- Item Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.0 x 3.3 inches
- Condition: New
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- SKU: 55256713AM
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Mopar's factory warranty.
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Fits the following 2001 Dodge Dakota Submodels:
- Base, R/T, SLT, SLT Plus, SXT, Sport, Sport Plus | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.7 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.9 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.7 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.9 L GAS

2001 Dodge Dakota Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

Q: How to Service and Repair a Front Door Latch Assembly on 2001 Dodge Dakota?
A: To fix the front door latch, remove the door trim panel and water dam, and you get to work on fixing the glass run channel. Remove the latch and its parts, and reattach by connecting latch and handles, securing and reconnecting wire harness. Finally, reinstall the trim panel and adjust the handle if necessary.