Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Table 1 shows seven common exterior lighting related problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the headlights (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the exterior lighting (four problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Dodge Dakota


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

The Headlights problem

Front cv axle(hub and bearing) failure while driving. The intermediate axle also needs replacing due to severe rust from cv axle. The upper upper ball joint has been replaced twice. The front headlights do not provide adequete visability at night.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

Dash lights began to flash along with head lights, then went out. Time was 10:30 pm to dark to drive rural roads.   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

Movement of tilt steering wheel in lower half of range will cause short-circuit of turn signal operation. Left and right turn signal will be inoperative. Radio circuit also affected. Movement back into upper half of range will correct problem. As of date no repair has been attempted.   Read details...


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