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2000 DODGE DAKOTA Electrical System Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 2000 DODGE DAKOTA

4 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

4
Complaints
0
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10807467 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, STEAM APPEARED FROM THE VENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 118,795. UPDATED 02/10/16*LJ;UPDATED 04/30/18*JB *JS
#10416618 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SPUTTER OR HESITATE PRIOR TO STALLING AND WHEN THE SECURITY WARNING LIGHT IS FLASHING, HE IS NOT ABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT HAS TO PLAY WITH THE REMOTE TO GET THE LIGHT TO TURN OFF, AND STATED THAT ALL OF THE GAUGES ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL STOPPED WORKING WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 78,900.
#10248710 | Fire
ENGINE OVERHEATED RELAY AND RELAY BOARD MELTED. CAN NOT REPLACE RELAY DODGE KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND SELLS A RELAY RELOCATION DEVICE. THIS IS DEFECT AND THEY KNOW IT. *TR
#10044953 |
THE SPARK PLUGS KNOCK IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE GASKET. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

Other 2000 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 207 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 137 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 97 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 48 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 41 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 35 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 28 complaints Suspension 21 complaints Suspensionfront 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 19 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 16 complaints Tires 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 15 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 14 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 13 complaints Air Bags 12 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 12 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 11 complaints Steering 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 9 complaints Engine 7 complaints Power Train 7 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield 7 complaints Wheels 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 5 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 5 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 5 complaints Seats 5 complaints Service Brakes 5 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 5 complaints Steeringcolumn 5 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 5 complaints Wheelsrim 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 4 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 3 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Power Traindriveline 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 2 complaints Tiresbead 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkages 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Air 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinionrack 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheelsmulti Piece 1 complaint
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