Dorman 80177 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left
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Dorman 80177 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Brand Dorman 80177
Position Front Left
Color Textured Black
Key Lock Hole Yes
Key Pad No
Key Pad Cutout No
Keys Included No
Material Plastic
Package Contents Exterior Door Handle
Fits Dodge · 6 vehicles

OE-style replacement. Engineered to match the original handle's fit and appearance.

Textured black finish. Adds a clean, factory-like look to the exterior handle.

Plastic construction. Lightweight material for a practical door handle replacement.

Cross-references Dorman - HELP 80177 and 55256317AC for the same application. See all 2.

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Exterior Door Handle for Dodge Dakota and Durango

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original front left handle on select Dodge trucks and SUVs. It is built from textured black plastic and includes a key lock hole for vehicles equipped with a keyed entry handle.

  • Replacement exterior door handle for the front left door
  • Textured black plastic construction
  • Key lock hole included
  • Matches the original fit and appearance on supported applications
  • Dorman HELP line part number 80177

Fitment and Application Details

Compatible with 2000-2001 Dodge Dakota, front left, and 1998-2001 Dodge Durango, front left. This part number 80177 is also referenced under Dorman - HELP 80177 and cross-references 55256317AC for the same application.

Why This Replacement Is Used

  • Broken or cracked exterior door handle
  • Handle surface wear or fading
  • Loose or non-functioning driver-side exterior handle
  • Keyed handle housing damage on the front left door

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle year, model, and front left position before ordering. Compare the handle shape, texture, and key lock hole layout to the original part on the vehicle. This replacement is intended for specific Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango applications, so matching the original handle style is important for proper fitment.

Quality Assurance

Dorman engineers this replacement handle to match the fit and appearance of the stock handle on the listed vehicles. Part number 80177 is built as an OE-style exterior door handle replacement for the specified Dodge applications.

Related reading

This part fits 6 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2001DodgeDakotaFront LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2001DodgeDurangoFront LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2000DodgeDakotaFront LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
2000DodgeDurangoFront LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1999DodgeDurangoFront LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
1998DodgeDurangoFront LeftSmooth black plastic exterior door handle packaged in bulk.
Directly replaces or cross-references 2 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Dorman - HELP — 8017755256317AC