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
1997 Dodge Dakota: headlights failing or too dim
7 of the 444 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota describe headlights failing or too dim.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Headlights failing or too dim by model year
What owners say
The wire harness that plugs the headlights into the dashboard melted. *ak also the parking light and the high beams didn't work. *sc
The headlight switch handle came off, which resulted in the tail lights not working.
While driving at night, the vehicles' headlight goes out without warning. The dealership has replaced the headlight switch 3 times, but the problem recurs. Please provide more details. Ts
Headlight switch broke internally and started to spark while turning it on. Dealer was notified.*ak consumer stated that switch would sometimes turn lights on by itself when driving.
When turning off bright lights headlights go out. Took vehicle to dealer numerous times, cannot remedy because they cannot duplicate problem.
Instrument panel is not visible when headlights in use during daylight hours.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Dakota headlights
Is headlights failing or too dim a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
7 of 444 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota (2%) mention headlights failing or too dim. The model year with the most reports is 2001.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 118Grinding brakes 15No deployment 13ABS 12Brake failure 10Fuel leak 10Premature wear 9Stalling 8Airbag light 7Fuel smell 7Adaptive cruise 6Fire or smoke 6Power steering loss 6Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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