Dorman 80183 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Exterior Door Handle for Dakota and Durango

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original front left handle on select 2002 Dodge Dakota and 2002 Dodge Durango models. It is built from plastic with a smooth black finish and includes a key lock hole for vehicles equipped with a keyed handle.

Key Features

• Brand: Dorman
• Part number: 80183
• Exterior door handle for the front left position
• Plastic construction with smooth black color
• Key lock hole included; no key pad or key pad cutout
• Replacement for OE part number 55362891AB

Detailed Description

Dorman 80183 is engineered to match the fit and appearance of the stock exterior door handle on specific Dodge applications. For 2002 Dodge Dakota and 2002 Dodge Durango front left doors, it provides a practical OE-style replacement when the original handle is worn, damaged, or no longer operating correctly. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 80183 and OE number 55362891AB for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Handle surface wear or fading on the driver-side front door
• Loose or non-functioning door handle operation
• Replacement after impact damage or repeated use
• Restoring the original look of a 2002 Dodge Dakota or Durango front left door

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the front left position and confirm the vehicle uses a keyed exterior handle before installation. Compare the original handle shape, lock-hole layout, and finish to Dorman 80183 to ensure proper match for your 2002 Dodge Dakota or 2002 Dodge Durango.

Quality Assurance

This replacement handle is engineered to match the stock fit and appearance on the listed vehicles, supporting a straightforward OE-style repair for the front left door.