2003 DODGE DAKOTA Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Issues in the 2003 DODGE DAKOTA

3 exterior lightingheadlightsswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch Complaints

#10242713 | September 17, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. ON SEPTEMBER 12, 2008, THE PASSENGER SIDE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHT FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE LIGHT BULB WAS REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT REVIEWED THE WIRING DIAGRAM FOR THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THERE WAS NO POWER COMING OUT OF THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT REALIZED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME FAILURE AS NOTED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 02V322000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH). THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 86,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000. UPDATED 10/16/08. *LJ UPDATED 10/20/08. *JB

#10224028 | April 9, 2008

2003 DODGE DAKOTA WITH SEVERAL ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS, WIPER DELAY, AND INTERIOR LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING. HE STATES THAT THIS ALL HAPPENED WHEN THE LOW FUEL LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAD LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THEY DIDN'T HAVE A RECALL IN THEIR SYSTEM AND REFUSED TO FIX THE VEHICLE AT NO CHARGE. *JB

#10185685 | March 20, 2007

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE HEADLIGHTS AND AUTOMATIC LOCKS ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE WERE INOPERABLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BODY CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE CHANGED. TWO MONTHS LATER THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MECHANIC THEN STATED THAT THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MODULE WAS REPAIRED ON THE VEHICLE. SINCE THE REPAIR NO OTHER FAILURES OCCURRED. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE DEALER REGARDING RECALL #02V322000. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 60,000.*AK UPDATE 05/10/07*TR

Other 2003 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 54 complaints Electrical System 24 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 22 complaints Suspension 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 16 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 15 complaints Suspensionfront 15 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 14 complaints Power Train 14 complaints Exterior Lighting 13 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 13 complaints Steering 10 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Tires 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 7 complaints Unknown Or Other 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 6 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 4 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 4 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Interior Lighting 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Wheels 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 2 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 1 complaint Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Forward Collision Avoidance Warnings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint

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