Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Dodge Dakota has 39 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
39
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, THE HEADLAMP AND DASH WIRING HARNESS MAY BE CHAFED BY THE ACTUATION OF THE CLUTCH PEDAL. ...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON ... |
| Dec 5, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | CENTRAL TIME MODULE CAUSING MY LIGHTS TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT |
| Jul 24, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE WITH ... |
| Apr 26, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | "TAKATA RECALL" HIGH BEAMS COME ON ON BOTH SIDES LOW BEAM DOES NOT COME ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT ON THE... |
| Feb 23, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE LIGHTS STOOPED WORKING WIPER RELAY NOT FUNCTIONAL. VERY IRRITATING |
| Sep 1, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE BODY CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED, WHICH CONTROLS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS. AS OF... |
| Apr 14, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND THEN THEY WENT ALL THE WAY OUT AND THE DOME LIGHT ... |
| Mar 12, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | NO HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, FOB DOES NOT WORK AND SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT ... |
| Jan 12, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THE "SECURITY LIGHT" ON DASH WAS FLASHING AND WHEN IT IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND DASH LIGHTS GO... |
| Sep 10, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | THIS VEHICLE, 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, WAS DRIVEN DURING THE DAY FOR SOME MONTHS. IN OCTOBER, 2013 I STAY... |
| Jun 22, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VEHICLE STARTS TO MISFIRE AT ANY RPM WILL NOT START,I AM A CERTIFIED TECH,COIL NEW,CRANK SENSOR NEW,... |
| May 15, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES | STEPPED ON BRAKE ON WET ROAD,ABS KICKED IN ON REAR AXLE AND TRUCK WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. ALMOST HAD A ... |
| Dec 2, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPER | WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT O... |
| Dec 12, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FAN QUIT WORKING. REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR AND FAN SPEED RESISTER DUE TO MELTING OF COMPONENTS. POSSIBL... |
| Apr 9, 2009 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER FOR NHTSA CA... |
| Dec 2, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTI... |
| Jan 8, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEATER STOPPED WOR... |
| Aug 10, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EARLIER IN THE WEEK THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE WORKING ON AND OFF. TWO DAYS LATER HEADLIGHTS STARTED... |
| Feb 17, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MANY OTHER 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS IN WHICH THE LIGHTS STOP WORKI... |
| Nov 9, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN I WOULD FORGET TO TURN OFF MY HEADLIGHTS AFTER TAKING KEYS OUT. MY I... |