The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle unintendedly accelerated, almost causing a crash. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The vehicle was diagnosed with alternator and ECM failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vehicle had previously experienced electrical issues and the battery was replaced; however, the failure was caused by the alternator, not the battery. The contact stated that the battery warning light illuminated and the RPM was fluctuating. The failure was confirmed by the independent mechanic. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.
2007 Dodge Dakota electrical problems
14 complaints (10% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,100.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 10%
- typical mileage
- 60,100
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Dodge Dakota electrical problems in other years
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.
- Risk
- Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.
Recall number 14V795000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Clutch Interlock Switch Malfunction
On December 16, 2104, Chrysler Group LLC submitted a Safety Recall Report to the federal safety agency describing a defect in the clutch ignition interlock switches in approximately 66,819 model year (MY) 2006 through early-2007 Dodge Ram Trucks, Dodge Dakota, and Mitsubishi Raider vehicles equipped with manual transmissions and built between July 1, 2005 and July 31, 2006 (the federal safety agency Recall No. 14V‑795, Chrysler Recall No. P80), including 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 vehicles that are part of the subject vehicle population for PE14-013.Chrysler's Safety Report states that:1) the clutch ignition interlock switch return springs may experience fatigue failure due to material issues; 2) if the return springs are broken, the switch contacts may not reflect actual clutch pedal position; and 3) the failures could result in a vehicle experiencing unintended movement if the ignition is cranked when the clutch pedal is not being pressed.Chrysler's recall remedy will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch on all affected vehicles with a switch with a more robust design.On May 19, 2014, ODI opened PE14-013 to investigate clutch ignition interlock failure in MY 2004 through 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks with manual transmissions, based on two MY 2006 complaints and one MY 2004 complaint.One of the MY 2006 complaints involved a fatality that occurred when a young child was able to start a MY 2006 Ram 3500 truck that was parked with the transmission in gear, without depressing the clutch.The diesel engine started and the vehicle moved forward under power running over another child resulting in fatal injuries.ODI's analysis of failure data from all sources identified a total of 14 complaints and 16 warranty claims for the subject vehicles.Thirteen (13) of the complaints and all 16 warranty claims were for the 38,969 MY 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 trucks that were included in 14V‑795.The single complaint that was outside the scope of Chrysler's recall was the MY 2004 ODI complaint identified in the opening resume for PE14-013.Further analysis of this incident indicates that the cause of the clutch switch failure in this vehicle was spring damage caused by hydraulic fluid leakage from the clutch master cylinder into the switch.The field data did not show any other similar incidents of switch failures caused by clutch master cylinder leakage. This investigation is closed based on Chrysler's recall.
PE14013
What 2007 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that a dealer technician came to the contact’s residence and performed an air bag recall repair. Following the repair, the vehicle became inoperable. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start and that a burning odor was coming from the area near the air bag. The battery warning light was illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the multi function switch became inoperable without warning. As a result, both turn signals, the windshield wipers, and the high beams were unable to be activated intermittently. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 122,000. The VIN was not available.
Turns flashes right when signaling left,, flashes left when signaling right
Driving vehicle and activating the left turn signal. The signal had failed causing the vehicle computer to fail and removing power from the transmission. The check engine light was illuminated and instrument panel lost power. Diagnostic error indicated a bad shift indication. Replaced switch and resolved issue.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota.while driving at approximately 70 MPH, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v795000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.
On two occasions this vehicle experienced a serious safety issue when intermittently the turn signals fail to operate simultaneously with the windshield wipers also stop working. This can happen at any time and is particularly dangerous while in traffic and in a heavy rainstorm without warning the windshield wipers stop. At the same time the turn signals become inoperable so the driver is left without visibility and the inability to notify fellow travelers that he/she must immediately move to the right hand shoulder until the rain stops. This problem happened to me in may of 2007. Mileage on the vehicle was 23,125. The problem was identified by the dodge technician as a defective multifunction switch - part number 56049823ab. The multifunction switch was removed and replaced by dodge under warranty. The problem recurred in january of 2015. Mileage on the vehicle at that time was 35,242 (12,117 miles driven) since the first incident. The problem was once again the multifunction switch - part number 56049823ab. I was told by the service manager that this problem could not be covered under warranty since I had exceeded the 3 year warranty period. I had to pay $125.95 to have the multifunction switch removed and replaced (again). Everyone (including myself) knew when I took the vehicle in for repair exactly what the problem was. It appears that dodge has a serious repetitive problem with this integral part. And when this part fails it represents a dangerous safety issue - one in which death and/or serious injury can and will occur.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to be restarted. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 156,937. Updated 11/20/14*lj updated 5/4/2015
Multifunction switch had a internal fault the dealer replaced it on 12/30/09 the switch had to be replaced 2 weeks later because the switch replacement switch was bad. In 2010 after the truck out of warranty I had to replace it again. Now on 01/25/2012 the switch failed again which causes the turn signal to function incorrect ( left will turn on right, right will not work all or right will turn on left).
Turn signals are signalling wrong direction or no direction at all.
Questions about the 2007 Dodge Dakota electrical
Does the 2007 Dodge Dakota have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 14 complaints about the electrical of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 10% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Dakota electrical problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,100 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Dakota electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 14V795000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 2007 Dodge Dakota problems
Airbags 59Transmission 24Suspension 13Steering 12Visibility 8Brakes 7Engine 7Acceleration 5Lights 5Body 3Tires 3Fuel system 2Locks 1Wheels 1
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