general problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

Three problems related to exterior lighting have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2017

Tl the contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the wiring in the headlamp assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,674.

2 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2016

The truck has a electrical issue the lights go off and on out of no where I was driving down the road in very dark two laned road and lights go off. Thank god nobody tried passing in oncoming traffic pr we would be dead I replaced light ewitch a few months ago and it was gfine until recently started doing same thing.

3 Exterior Lighting problem

Failure Date: 08/01/2011

Head lights flicker and turn off intermittently whether driving or at a stand still. This has occurred since this vehicle was purchased used and is a common problem with this and the Dodge durango. Have been stopped twice by local law enforcement. The vehicle is stock with no aftermarket additions.


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