Two problems related to instrument panel failure have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the interior dome and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. In addition, the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central control timer module failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic disconnected the battery and all the lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that nothing could be done to assist. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The headlights flicker on and then back off. Also all gauges on the instrument control panel have failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He was awaiting the conclusion of the testing. The failure mileage was 94,000.