1999 Dodge Dakota: headlights failing or too dim

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Brakes, Electrical · VA

To date, I have replaced the following: 1) upper ball joints - both sides 2) lower ball joints - both sides 3) calipers - both sides (front) 4) water pump 5) wheel hubs - both sides (front) 6) catalytic converter 7) headlamp switch. *jb now, I have the following problems: 1) headlamp switch (again) 2) transmission will not shift between gears 3) upper control arm bushings.

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 71,739 miles · SC

Excessive engine knock.pper ball joint failure.nadequate headlight projection on low beam.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 62,000 miles · ME · crash

Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. When I brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! I didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. A while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I said I just didn't have the money at that time. Lee dodge of westbrook maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! I had an accident about january 2001 and my airbag did not go off. I was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. This past june my truck went in to be inspected and I was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! Even I knew that at 44k or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. I live on a fixed income because I am disabled. When I went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. Before I had the chance to have the car looked at, I had an accident. I had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother?s car. When he pulled out of a drive, I went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. I had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... The truck then thrust forward and hit my brother?s car!

Filed Nov 15, 1999 · Acceleration · MA

While driving between 50-60 MPH and accelerating , going up hill, all service lights will come on, and for about 20 seconds all brake/hazard/directional headlights etc., will become inoperative. But engine will still run. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.

Filed Feb 18, 1999 · Lights · CA

The brake lights and the reverse lights do not work at all. The only rear lights that work are the head lights. Dealer has not seen.

Filed Nov 18, 1998 · Engine, Lights · PA

Headlights are unstable, causing poor visibility, consumer also having problem with engine valves knocking. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.