2001 DODGE DAKOTA Electrical Systemwiring Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemwiring Issues in the 2001 DODGE DAKOTA

7 electrical systemwiring complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2001 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 2 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Injuries

Deaths

All Electrical Systemwiring Complaints

#10371017 | December 17, 2010 Crash

RECALL ID # 03V389000: ON 2001 DODGE DAKOTA WIRING HARNESS REROUTING/REPAIR RECALL ID#09EO12000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING RECALL ID#09EO25000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING HEADLIGHTS THE 2001 DODGE DAKOTA WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HAS THE SAME PROBLEM WITH TURN SIGNALS ,TAIL LIGHT, DASH LIGHTING, & RADIO FAILURE I HAVE TALKED TO 20 OR 30 DAKOTA OWNERS WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION &SAME PROBLEMS. *TR

#10222641 | March 29, 2008

MY WIFE DROVE MY 2001 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT DURING THE SNOW DAYS AND COMPLAINED THAT THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. OVER A FEW WEEKS, I STARTED TO NOTICE THAT THEY WOULD FLICKER, ALONG WITH THE DASH LIGHTS, TAILLIGHTS, DOME LIGHT, AND BRAKE LIGHTS. THEN, AS I HAD NOT BEEN DRIVING AT NIGHT MUCH, I HAD MY 4 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WITH ME COMING FROM RICHMOND TO CONNERSVILLE, IN, AND THIS BECAME SEVERE WHILE IT WAS RAINING WITH FOG. ALL LIGHTS WOULD GO OFF AND COME BACK ON, THEY WOULD ALSO GO OFF EVERYTHING THE DELAYED WIPERS WOULD GO WORK. THEN THE DELAYED WIPERS WOULD GO EVERYTIME THE LIGHTS WOULD FLICKER. AS THE DODGE DEALER COULD NOT NARROW THE PROBLEM DOWN WITHOUT SPENDING MUCH MONEY, I TRIED TO TROUBLESHOOT MYSELF SINCE I DID NOT BELIEVE THE PROBLEM WAS WHAT THEY INSTRUCTED IT MAY BE. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT, IT ENDED...

#10200234 | August 21, 2007

I HAVE A 2001 DODGE DAKOTA 4.7L QUADCAB AND MY HORN, CRUISE AND AIRBAG ALL STOPPED WORKING AT THE SAME TIME. I HAVE SEEN A RECALL FOR THIS MATTER ON 2000 VEHICLES, BUT NOT 2001. I AM NOW OPERATING WITHOUT AN AIRBAG. *TR UPDATED 02-01-08 *BF UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR THE CONSUMER STATED HE IS ALSO WITHOUT A HORN AND HAS NOT REPLACED IT DUE TO COST. UPDATED 02/01/08 *TR

#10108331 | January 31, 2005 Crash Fire 1 Death

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 BURNED THE DRIVER CRITICALLY, AND HE ULTIMATELY DIED. WHY DIDN'T THE VEHICLE INERTIA SWITCH CUT THE VEHICAL OFF. I HAVE A FILE CLAIMED AGAINST THE INSURANCE COMPANY AND AN INVESTIGATION MAY BE LAUNCH ON THE TRUCK. *AK

#10083736 | August 5, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF. *MR EACH TIME THE ENGINE WAS ON, THE WIPERS WOULD COME ON AND THE LIGHTS WOULD COME ON BUT NOT GO OFF. THE CONSUMER HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED THAT CHRYSLER CORPORATION SHOULD PROVIDE A FIX FOR THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. *SC THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL, REGARDING THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, HOWEVER THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT HIS PROBLEM WAS NOT APART OF THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER TOLD THE DEALER HE PURCHASED A WARRANTY, BUT THE DEALER TOLD HIM THE WARRANTY DID NOT COVER ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS ONLY POWER TRAIN ISSUES.*JB

#10082778 | July 27, 2004

I OWN A 2001 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 SLE THAT WE PURCHASED NEW. IN THE LAST 6 MONTHS, AND WITH ONLY 49000 MILES ON THE TRUCK CURRENTLY, THE FOLLOWING FAILURES HAVE OCCURRED: (1) (FROM FEBRUARY 2004 TO PRESENT) THE FACTORY-INSTALLED EXTERNAL WIRING HARNESS (FOR TOWING A TRAILER) MELTED FROM THE INSIDE OUT, SHORTING OUT THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. (2) BRAKES WOULD PULSATE ANYTIME BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER ATTRIBUTED THIS TO WARPING OF ROTORS AND REPLACED PADS AND TURNED THE ROTORS. DEALER NOTED A SPRING ON DRIVER-SIDE CALIPER WAS MISSING AND REPLACED IT AS WELL. (3) THE HEATER/AC CONTROLS FAILED. (4) WENT FOR STATE INSPECTION AND INSPECTOR FAILED TRUCK DUE TO FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BRAKES. THE SAME BRAKES I JUST HAD FIXED IN FEBRUARY. PREMATURE FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS ATTRIBUTED TO "TYPICAL PROBLEM FOR DAKOTAS/DURANGOS". WELL IF IT'S TYPICAL, WHY ISN'T THERE A RECALL?? THE DEALER HAD NO...

#566563 | July 31, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE RADIO WILL NOT STAY ON OR WILL LOSE POWER, THE DASH LIGHTS WENT OFF AND ON SINCE PURCHASE, THE TECHNICIANS REPLACED SOME WIRING IN THE STEERING COLUMN TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. *SLC

Other 2001 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 162 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 77 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 54 complaints Electrical System 36 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Air Bags 25 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Tires 21 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 20 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 19 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 15 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 13 complaints Power Train 13 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 12 complaints Exterior Lighting 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Unknown Or Other 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 10 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 8 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 8 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 7 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 7 complaints Service Brakes 7 complaints Steering 7 complaints Tiressidewall 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 7 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 5 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Interior Lighting 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 4 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Visibility 4 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Seat Belts 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Suspensionrearsprings 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint

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