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Issues with Dodge Dakota ELECTRICAL SYSTEM by Years

The Dodge Dakota had plenty of problems with various aspects of ELECTRICAL SYSTEM as 206 complaints were lodged, most of which revolve around INTERIOR/UNDER DASH. Models of 2001, 2002, 2005 appear to be the most susceptible to problems with ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Browse Dodge Dakota ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems by years

2011 2 2010 5 2009 3 2008 11 2007 12 2006 27 2005 31 2004 20 2003 30 2002 52 2001 56 2000 22 1999 23

Do Dodge Dakota models have ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems?

Below you may see the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM components and the number of complaints they received.

INTERIOR/UNDER DASH 22 WIRING 22 IGNITION 12 FRONT UNDERHOOD 9 HORN 6 SWITCH 5 12V/24V/48V BATTERY 5 FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS 5 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL 4 MODULE 4 ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR 1 STARTER ASSEMBLY 1

Worst Dodge Dakota Problems

WIRING
2001 Dodge Dakota August 27, 2004 Victims: 3

In august 2004. a 2001 dodge dakaota pickup ran a stop sign and i hit him. the truck rolled and continued to run and caught the vehical on fire and b...

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 Dodge Dakota February 27, 2014 Victims: 1 Mileage: 85000 miles

I turned on my heated seat, as i have done several times this winter. after approximately 15 minutes, i smelled something burning. i reached around...

INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
2002 Dodge Dakota June 28, 2003 Mileage: 51000 miles

2002 dodge dakota r/t. issue in wiring harness/electrical causes the 5amp fuse regilating the instrument panel lighting to blow regularly, causing a l...

Recently reported ELECTRICAL SYSTEM problems on Dodge Dakota

The ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2002 Dodge Dakota

This 2001 dodge dakota comes up with code p0601 it says it is a memory check sum error. it comes on intermittent in cold weather. if you clear the code it might come right back or it might stay off it is annoying sometimes it messes with the abs making the front right brake hang up

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1999 Dodge Dakota

Often when i start my truck the oil pressure gauge will go all the way up, the gauge for the battery stays down, and when it does start, the serpentine belt will squeal, sometimes it will start and idle, other times it will not idle, unless i keep my foot on the gas, as soon as i take my foot off the gas it will stall, after about 15 minutes, everything will go back to normal and it runs fine, but lately, its been doing it more often, when it does this, there is a foul smell coming out of the exhaust. i have had it scanned and no codes came up on the scanner. i do not have a lot of money, so if there is a recall please let me know how a recall works. this has happened several times, but the last time was 9/23/2019, when i started it today, it ran fine.

The ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2003 Dodge Dakota

Wiring harness connected to a/c and hater blower motor melts and causes the blower motor to fail. it has happened twice in 2 years. the first time the dealer put in a new harness at my expense, around 400 dollars. both times the blower motor stopped while driving under normal city driving conditions. there are other complaints about this problem on this ntsb website, and they describe the exact same symptoms and conditions both before and after harness failure. my fear is the harness melting and could cause a fire under the dash leading to a crash or vehicle fire.

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2010 Dodge Dakota

Dodge dokata 2010. heater resistor overheats repeatedly. electrical smoke and burning smell repeatedly. very hot to touch. so overheated wires and resistor melts. resistor and wires replaced numerous times. same results. front ball joints keep going bad causing dangerous driving conditions. many resistor and ball joint complanta all over the internet. i fear someone will die if the 2 issues are not resolved.

The ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 Dodge Dakota

I received a recall notice for the t80 heated seats in my 2005 dodge dakota i called the chrysler representative schedule a repair service with perkins dodge colorado springs he ordered the seats i told the representative that the passenger side had a burn hole in it and had caught fire when the new seats arrived at perkins dodge i took my truck in to be repaired they told me they will not do the passenger seat because of the burn hole has cut out pieces. i told them i had to remove some of the burnt material to put a seat cover on and still utilize the seat. seats are still under recall they ordered them knowing that there was a burn hole i don't understand why they will not proceed with the repair the information for the case number and representative i talked to is here.... my name is [xxx] from the fca case management division, i have been assigned as your case manager. here is some information that will be helpful for you to have: your case number is [xxx] the chrysler case management telephone number is: [xxx] my direct extension: ...

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2008 Dodge Dakota

Risk of fire by wrong sized fused in power outlet. i almost burn the truck charging a drone (57w charger) parking and left alone for about 20 minutes, when i back the cabin was filled with smoke. first i think in the lithium batteries catching fire, but no, the smoke comes from behind the dash. quickly i removed the 20a fuse and left like this. i ordered the replacement outlet and today when i was to change i found the wires complete melted. check the service manual and shows a 18awg wire protected whit 20a fuse. probably a inherited from some old dodge ram which one have a 20a fuse and 14awg wire. checking some news models and have 18awg too, so it could be more vehicles in potential risk of fire. the user manual, printed, digital online, the fuse box cover, service manual, everywhere says 20a fuse for a thin 18awg wire.

The ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2001 Dodge Dakota

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the headlights and the key fob were inoperable. in addition, the vehicle would not start. the contact mentioned that the battery was replaced, but the failure was still persistent. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the central timer module needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to get a used part because they no longer made that part. the failure mileage was 99,000.

The ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2005 Dodge Dakota

Vehicle goes in and out of 4 wheel drive and 4 wheel lo on it's own, whether the vehicle is running or not and moving or not. there have been times when i open the door, not unlock, just open, and you can hear the transfer case shifting . sometime "service 4 wheel drive" light comes on, other times just 4 wheel indicator and other times no light at all. though it is a 2005, i only have 80k on it. this has been going on for about 6 months now

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2009 Dodge Dakota

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge dakota. while attempting to start the vehicle, all the instrument panel indicators illuminated and the vehicle failed to start. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 127,000. the vin was not available.

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2011 Dodge Dakota

Airbag clockspring is not working, drivers airbag will not work and horn doesnt work along with any other controls on the steering wheel