1992 Dodge Dakota electrical problems

22 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 22
of this car's complaints: 10%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Ignition
6
Wiring: interior/under dash
3
Wiring: front underhood
2
Wiring
2
Starter assembly: relay
1
Starter assembly
1
Ignition: switch
1
Horn
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Dakota electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1992 Dodge Dakota electrical

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Fire or smoke 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1992 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 165,000 miles · OR · fire · 5 injuries

Well my truck when I am driving down the rd at night the lights will turn off out of no where and I almost got in a couple of wrecks because of it flickering and I have changed and fixed everything and it still dose it so it like a wire issue or something but I don't feel safe at all driving at night because of it then my engine will like stop or something when I am driving and jerk my truck on the side of the road and backfire hella bad like guns are going off and it's blew my muffler up 10 times and blew my catillac converter up 5 times and blew my headers off and broke the bolts inside my heads and I only have 169 k miles on it this should not be happening because this is dangerous and a safety issue for me and others on the rd and it can cause a wreck like I came really close I was going done the free way and it like stopped then jerked me into the barrier but thank god I avoided it then driving at night and the lights flickering off and on and jerking like it dose I had 2 wheels in a 5ft ditch because of that going 55 MPH I would have died if I went fully in it then for the backfire and blowing my whole exhaust up I have seen 5 people wreck because of my exhust system they where fine but there car wasn't because of my exhust and I only get like 4 mpg I live like 10 miles from work and I have to fill it everyday because it sucks hella gas just only 20 miles round trip from full it's basically on empty like the next day I go to the gas station my gas light comes on

Filed Dec 30, 2010 · Electrical · 45,000 miles · WY

On my 1992 dodge dakota (v8 5.2l with at, 4x4) the engine quits intermittently, sometimes while parked idling and other times while driving. It does it without warning, as if the key is turned off. Sometimes it starts right up again and other times it will have to crank for a while before it starts. I've had it to 2 different mechanics and they can't determine the cause. All sensors have been replaced as well as a new fuel pump and the problem is still there. Truck has just over 50,000 miles on it. I've had it for about 5 years and the problem started about a year ago. It's very dangerous especially when it happens in traffic or on the interstate.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 160,000 miles · OH

2 issues-the power train-I don't think it was ever fixed as my gearshift lever indicator is not in the gear it indicates-can this still be fixed under the recall-2nd problem-I can be driving down the road and the truck just shuts itself off without warning-sometimes it will restart after sitting a few minutes but yesterday I had to have it towed with my 74 yr. Old mother-I have been on the freeway and had the shutdown occur-I believe this is a safety concern-I am not the first owner but the guy I got it from told me about this issue after I had bought it -I thought the fuel filter may be plugged and had a complete tune-up-still the problem continues-is there any other complaints on this vehicle-thanks barb

Filed Aug 20, 2004 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · VA

While driving at any speed vehicle shut off intermittently.

Filed Dec 20, 2000 · Electrical · TX

While driving about 60 MPH . Engine will shut down without a prior warning. Sometimes consumer could be followed by other vehicles with caution while driving off the road.

Filed Oct 24, 2000 · Electrical, Visibility · VA

Mechanic found burnt terminals and wiring, this caused the back up lamps to not function.

Filed Oct 11, 2000 · Electrical · MD

Vehicle stalls intermittently when applying brakes and turning corners. Dealer checked vehicle out, but couldn't find cause.

Filed Aug 3, 2000 · Electrical · SC

Vehicle went in reverse after parking, crashing into a house causing damage to house and to the bumper and fender of vehicle, while fixing radio, consumer came across the wiring in the dash and found a fastener had fallen out which wouldn't allow vehicle to really go in to park also affecting the radio.

Filed May 19, 2000 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Wiring harness caught on fire under the hood while driving. Dealer will be notified. *ak replaced harness still had problem.

Filed May 19, 2000 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Wiring harness caught on fire under the hood while driving. *ak replaced harness still had problem.

Questions about the 1992 Dodge Dakota electrical

Does the 1992 Dodge Dakota have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 22 complaints about the electrical of the 1992 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1992 Dodge Dakota electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1992 Dodge Dakota electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Dakota have the most electrical problems?

The Dodge Dakota model years with the most electrical complaints are 2001 (58 complaints), 2002 (52 complaints) and 2003 (34 complaints).