Equipment Problems of Dodge Dakota

Dodge Dakota owners have reported 148 equipment related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 16 most common equipment problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's equipment (63 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's carrier/rack (31 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Equipment problems of Dodge Dakota

The Equipment problem

The manufacturer sent a third party to fix an airbag recall. Before the third-party technician touched my truck for the recall, both my horn and cigarette lighter worked. Now, after their repair, neither works. Therefore, something they did caused an electrical fault.   Read details...

The Carrier/rack problem

Cracking dash board on drivers sides   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

A/c condenser shroud fan stopped. Internet search revealed that the design was defective and replaced with a new design at a replacement cost of approx $500. 00.   Read details...

The Radio/tape Cd Player problem

The contact owns a 2008 Dodge Dakota. Upon entering the vehicle he noticed water on the seats. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the door gaskets were replaced. The failure had not recurred. He also mentioned that the radio intermittently stopped functioning.   Read details...

The Air Conditioner problem

Wiring to blower motor resistor gets so hot it melts the wire covering and the pigtail. In the last 2 years, have replaced the pigtail 3 times, the wiring once, the resistor twice, the blower motor once, and the whole fan unit once. Just burnt up again while air conditioner was running.   Read details...




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