Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the headlamps failed to illuminate. An independent mechanic diagnosed that the wiring in the headlamp assembly was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 214,674.
1998 Dodge Dakota lights problems
11 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Headlights: switch3
- Headlights2
- Turn signal: flasher unit1
- Back up lights: switch1
- Back up lights1
At what mileage
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Dodge Dakota lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1998 Dodge Dakota lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The truck has a electrical issue the lights go off and on out of no where I was driving down the road in very dark two lane road and lights go off. Thank god nobody tried passing in oncoming traffic pr we would be dead I replaced light switch a few months ago and it was fine until recently started doing same thing.
Head lights flicker and turn off intermittently whether driving or at a stand still. This has occurred since this vehicle was purchased used and is a common problem with this and the dodge durango. Have been stopped twice by local law enforcement. The vehicle is stock with no aftermarket additions.
Headlight switch malfunctioning - headlights act erratic, switch gets hot & smells as if it's burning up.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
When engaging turn signal there was no signal light, and there was a loud gear grinding noise. When disengaging signal noise stopped. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information.
Headlights flickering, problems with sway bar links and upper control arms noticed inspection, if parts fail completely total loss of steering would occur.
Engine experiences rough and low idle, and stalling, dealer has replaced throttle body, manifold gaskets, and valve body, however stalling still exists, dealer stated the combination of stopping, shifting, and the turning of the steering wheel causes the engine to stall, there was also an oil pan leak and coolant leak, purge solenoid was also noisy. Reverse lights had a defective switch and the headlights had a defective switch. Exhaust was noisy and the exhaust bolts were broken. Moldings were leaking, dealer had to also replace carpet. Brakes locked up, dealer found they were full of brake dust, front rotors gouged, dealer replaced brakes and rotors. Steering gear box and power steering gear assembly both leaked. Transmission experienced many problems, a defective leaking pressure line, vibration in driveline, vehicle would slam in reverse when going from drive, differential was replaced due to a humming noise, and the gear shift broke. New tires (no size or brand) due to vibration in front end.
Due to an electrical overload relay light switch burned out and melted, causing the lights to go out. There is a recall for dodge ram 1995 on this problem. But the 1998 dakota is not included in the recall although it has same part. Dealer is ordered parts to fix vehicle at consumer's expense. Recall 99v024000.
Nothing but problems poor customer service should replace vehicle. No safety defect listed within summary.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Dakota lights
Does the 1998 Dodge Dakota have lights problems?
Owners have filed 11 complaints about the lights of the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Dakota lights problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dakota lights?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have the most lights problems?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most lights complaints are 2003 (23 complaints), 2002 (21 complaints) and 2001 (20 complaints).
Other 1998 Dodge Dakota problems
Suspension 217Brakes 80Transmission 74Engine 64Steering 47Airbags 32Seat belts 20Visibility 20Body 19Electrical 19Tires 18Fuel system 12Acceleration 9Wheels 3Locks 2Seats 2Driver assistance 1
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