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2008 Dodge Dakota Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Dodge Dakota has 8 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Dodge Dakota

Airbags
28
Steering
17
Electrical
8
Brakes
8
Powertrain
6
Lights
5
Suspension
4
Structure
3

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 22, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMRISK OF FIRE BY WRONG SIZED FUSED IN POWER OUTLET. I ALMOST BURN THE TRUCK CHARGING A DRONE (57W CH...
Sep 25, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL THE WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED...
Jun 1, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY/WIPERTHE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WORKS WHEN IT WANTS AND WHEN I TURN IT ON THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL COMES ON. THE W...
Jun 12, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYWIND SHIELD WIPER MOTOR IS GOOD BUT SWITCH IS DEFECTIVE. ONLY WIPES VERY SLOW IS VERY DANGERS FOR ME...
Sep 16, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETHIS TRUCK HAS HAD TO BE TOWED IN TO THE DEALERSHIP SEVERAL TIMES IN THE 15 MONTHS SINCE I'VE OWNED ...
Jul 5, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,TIRES,WHEELSRIGHT REAR TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR INTERNAL FAILURE, LEADING TO NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. *TR
Jul 1, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTSPOSSIBLE SHORT IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EFFECTING SAFETY EQUIPMENT. SEATBELT WARNING CONTINUES TO ALARM...
Oct 21, 2010ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITYTURN SIGNALS AND WIPERS INTERMITTENT. PUSH LEVER DOWN AND RIGHT SIGNAL MAY BLINK, OR NO SIGNAL, OR L...

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