2001 Dodge Dakota: headlights failing or too dim

Filed May 26, 2019 · Lights, Transmission · 185,000 miles · CA

Front cv axle(hub and bearing) failure while driving. The intermediate axle also needs replacing due to severe rust from cv axle. The upper upper ball joint has been replaced twice. The front headlights do not provide adequete visability at night.

Filed May 6, 2019 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · OR

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the headlights and the key fob were inoperable. In addition, the vehicle would not start. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced, but the failure was still persistent. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the central timer module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to get a used part because they no longer made that part. The failure mileage was 99,000.

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 160,000 miles · MN

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the headlights, turn signals, and speedometer failed to operate. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Filed Feb 1, 2018 · Brakes, Electrical · 148,500 miles · WA

Computer control of headlights, interior and dash lighting, and possibly the ABS system and the intermittent wiper control are affected. Without warning these systems either failed or became erratic. Vehicle exhibits these malfunctions both stationary and in motion, and at all speeds. It is apparently not an uncommon issue, as per information available on the internet. The (temporary?) fix is to disconnect the battery for 15+ minutes, possible cause: the computer connectors.

Filed Aug 9, 2017 · Electrical, Lights · 90,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the interior dome and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. In addition, the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central control timer module failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic disconnected the battery and all the lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that nothing could be done to assist. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Apr 20, 2017 · Electrical · 89,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the instrument cluster lights, windshield wipers, headlights, signal lights, and door locks stopped working without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central control timing module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact opened case number: 30176046 and was placed on a waiting list for parts. The contact received an email stating that the part was no longer being made as of 2011. The contact located a dealer that had the part in stock, but was informed that the part was on freeze by the manufacturer. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 89,000.

Filed Sep 19, 2016 · Electrical, Lights · 125,000 miles · UT

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While driving 55 MPH, the passenger side low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the central timer module and keyless entry failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 91,454 miles · WA

Dash lights began to flash along with head lights, then went out. Time was 10:30 pm to dark to drive rural roads.

Filed Mar 24, 2011 · Electrical, Visibility · 10,000 miles · CO

An existing the federal safety agency recall, 06v039000, exists for 2006 dodge dakotas. "static can disable headlamps, turn signals, & windshield wipers". I have a 2001 dakota with the same issue. It happen 2-5 times per year. Everything works again if I cycle the ignition, but that 's small comfort if the headlights go out @ 75 MPH. Dodge has refused to fix it for free, saying that it only applies to 2006. If it is a safety issue for a 2006, then it is a safety risk for 2001 too. The known fix is to "re-flash" the dash, which I assume means to reprogram the dash control processor.

Filed Dec 17, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 50,000 miles · TX · crash

Recall id # 03v389000: on 2001 dodge dakota wiring harness rerouting/repair recall id#09eo12000 exterior lighting recall id#09eo25000 exterior lighting headlights the 2001 dodge dakota with automatic transmission has the same problem with turn signals ,tail light, dash lighting, & radio failure I have talked to 20 or 30 dakota owners with automatic transmission &same problems.

Filed Jul 16, 2010 · Airbags, Lights · 72,990 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated the door locks,air bag, head lights, and windshield wiper failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnostic test located the failure at the cmt module and the clock spring module.the vehicle will be repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 72,990 and the current mileage was 73,000.

Filed Jul 16, 2010 · Electrical · 72,990 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated the door locks, air bag, head lights, and windshield wiper became inoperable. The dealer diagnosed the failure at the cmt and clock spring modules. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 72,990 and the current mileage was 73,000.