Dorman 77538 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Exterior Door Handle for Select Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi Models

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original front left handle on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi vehicles. It is built to match the stock fit and appearance while giving you a cost-effective alternative to dealership replacement. Part number 77538 is made from plastic with a smooth black finish and includes a key lock hole.

Key Features

• Replacement exterior door handle for the front left door
• Plastic construction with smooth black finish
• Key lock hole included; no keys included
• No key pad and no key pad cutout
• Engineered to match original fit and appearance on specific applications
• Cross-reference: Mitsubishi OE-style replacement for MR777041

Detailed Description

Dorman 77538 is an exterior door handle designed for vehicles that use a front left handle with a key lock hole. It matches the original handle’s shape and mounting style for the listed applications, making it a practical replacement when the factory handle is cracked, worn, or no longer latches correctly. This part number 77538 is listed for 2001-2006 Chrysler Cirrus, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring, 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse, and 2003 Mitsubishi Galant, all in the front left position.

For shoppers searching for a front left exterior door handle for a 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus, a 2000-2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse front left door handle, or a replacement exterior door handle for a 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring, this part provides a fitment-specific option with the correct lock-hole configuration. The smooth black plastic finish can be painted to match the vehicle when needed.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Handle that no longer opens the door properly
• Worn handle surface or faded appearance
• Missing or damaged key lock hole area
• Need for a direct replacement after collision or age-related wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front left position before ordering. Confirm that your original handle uses a key lock hole and does not require a key pad or key pad cutout. Transfer any vehicle-specific components from the original assembly as needed, and test door operation after installation. Paint to match if your application requires a body-color finish.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement handle to follow the fit and appearance of the original part for the listed vehicles. Part number 77538 is intended as an OE-style exterior door handle replacement for specific Chrysler, Dodge, and Mitsubishi applications.