1997 Dodge Dakota electrical problems

17 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 17
of this car's complaints: 4%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Wiring: interior/under dash
4
12v/24v/48v battery
4
Ignition: module
3
Wiring: front underhood
2
Wiring
2
Ignition: switch
2
Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
1
Alternator/generator/regulator
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Dakota electrical problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 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 1997 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 2, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Headlights keep failing. Have changed headlight switch several times, but fails again. Transmission won't shift into overdrive. Cruise control is difficult to activate. Sometimes transmission won't shift from 2nd to 3rd gear

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · NY

The wire harness that plugs the headlights into the dashboard melted. *ak also the parking light and the high beams didn't work. *sc

Filed Nov 29, 2002 · Airbags, Electrical · 48,065 miles · CA

The air bag light illuminated for no apparent reason and the speedometer was acting erratically, te vehicle was taken to the dealer where they replace 3 computer modules (center timer module, printed circuit board module and airbag module), the consumer discovered through the internet that there was a recall for his vehicle but was told that the current recall did not fit the mechanical symptoms his truck was experiencing. *jg

Filed Aug 21, 2001 · Electrical · MO

When turning off bright lights headlights go out. Took vehicle to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy because they cannot duplicate problem.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Electrical · CA

While parked in garage turned on ignition switch, within second a loud explosion came from under hood. After opening hood noticed top of battery was shattered, and engine compartment was covered with acid. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further details on this matter.

Filed Jan 26, 2001 · Electrical · WI

Rear wiring harness is pinched between frame and the bed assembly which has caused an electrical problem. Consumer has contacted dealer. *ak the dealer soldered the three broken wires.

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Electrical · NV · fire

While driving there was a fire in the engine compartment. A couple of days before the fire, engine check light came on. After the ignition was turned off, on a couple of times, a code 12 was displayed on the instrument panel. A mechanic from the dealership stated that the code meant the battery was disconnected. Vehicle has been totalled. Please provide any further information.

Filed Mar 13, 2000 · Electrical · WI

Broken wires in the steering column, causing the lights to become inoperable. Dealer has been notified. Owner has had the wiring fixed by a private mechanic.*ak

Filed Mar 1, 2000 · Acceleration, Body · CA

Brakes worn out prematurely.(attorney for client)yh

Filed Feb 18, 2000 · Electrical · IL

When turning on the truck or driving down the road the instrument cluster goes dead. Dodge dealer has replaced the instument cluster, dash wiring harness and an engine controll module. I have also had to replace the battery because the problem burned it out twice. $2000.00 and mounting. Another part on order. 5th time to dealer.

Questions about the 1997 Dodge Dakota electrical

Does the 1997 Dodge Dakota have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the electrical of the 1997 Dodge Dakota, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Dakota electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 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).