Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2003 Dodge Dakota has 24 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
24
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
03V389000
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO ELECTRICAL ISSUES. THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHIC... |
| Jun 11, 2020 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I HAVE HAD ELECTRICAL ISSUES SINCE LAST YEAR. FIRST TIME THE WIPERS, LIGHTS AND BLINKERS QUIT WORKIN... |
| Aug 4, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO A/C AND HATER BLOWER MOTOR MELTS AND CAUSES THE BLOWER MOTOR TO FAIL. I... |
| Oct 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LOST EXTERIOR LIGHTS (PARKING LIGHTS, LICENSE PLATE LIGHT, TAIL LIGHTS, AND INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTS)... |
| Aug 9, 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | THE FAN IN MY TRUCK RANDOMLY SHUTS OFF SO IN TURN, MY AC DOES NOT WORK NOR DOES THE HEAT WHEN THIS O... |
| May 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | HEAD LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY START BLINKING AND EVENTUALLY GO OUT ALL TOGETHER ALONG WITH DASH AND DOM... |
| Nov 12, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | I RECENTLY BOUGHT A USED 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE TRUCK WAS GREAT EXCEPT THAT AT NIGHT WHEN I WOULD TU... |
| May 2, 2016 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOW BEAM HEADLIGHTS FAILED TO ... |
| Dec 15, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS, INTERIOR LIGHTING, ... |
| Aug 21, 2015 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | PIG TAIL CONNECTION TO CONTROL BLOWER MOTOR FOR A/C AND HEAT WILL MELT. THE FEAR IS THAT IT WILL CAU... |
| Jun 1, 2014 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WIRING HARNESS GOING TO BLOWER FAN RESISTOR SHORTED OUT DUE TO CORROSION INSIDE THE CONNECTOR AND ME... |
| Feb 1, 2013 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS MALFUNCTION... |
| Jan 28, 2008 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE DAKOTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT DRIVES THE VEHICLE, THE CENTRAL TIMIN... |
| Dec 12, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY | 25JAN06 TELL DODGE DEALER THAT PASS WINDOW INOP FROM PASS SIDE SWITCH WORKS FROM DRIVERS SIDE SWITCH... |
| Oct 16, 2007 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | DURING OCTOBER OF 2007 THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE ON MY 2003 DODGE DAKOTA WENT BAD. ALL LIGHTS INSIDE... |
| Mar 20, 2006 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,INTERIOR LIGHTING | EVENING RAIN CONDITIONS HEADLIGHT FAILURE INTERIOR LIGHTS STUCK ON. (CAUSED VISION IMPAIRMENT) BR... |
| Jun 12, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TRUCK WAS SITTING IN DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT FIREWALL AND WINDSHIELD.IT HA... |
| Apr 25, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | I STARTED MY VEHICLE AND THEN LEFT IT TO CLEAR SNOW FROM ITS EXTERIOR. THE VEHICLE LOCKED ME OUT. ... |
| Jan 4, 2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2003 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SPORT PLUS IS HAVING MULTIPLE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WARNINGS. THIS HAS HAPP... |
| Nov 15, 2003 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CO... |