Dodge Dakota warning lights comes on

Filed Mar 23, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · MI

Vehicle Has Experienced all Dash waring lights & noises going on and off while driving Threw multiple codes saying the PCM was not connecting with the ODB2 reader , Vehicle would not crank or start 2 times did a Hard reset and it started, the end result is all Dash Lights luminated when Key is on , No crank & No communication with the PCM, No Code visible any more I replaced the PCM same issue Now the TIPM which I believe Blew my PCM also at 141,000 miles! Very Dangerous!! A well maintained vehicle should never have Computer Problems at 140,000 , FYI I am a state Licensed auto Mechanic. this Vehicle also had a fuel pump problem 12/21/2011 and was serviced at the dealership , I believe this truck was a "lemon" from that point on. Also, No vehicles should have mother Board computer's managing every system of the vehicle! Dangerous! The Manufactures are Scamming the Consumer. BCM, TCM, PCM ,ECS ,TIPM Are all Scam Engineering By the auto industry, EFI vehicle's only need 1 Computer for the ignition A ECU that's it , the rest of those systems are a Violation of wright to Repair and the federal safety agency Safety standards. [XXX] the lower Bolt mounting the PCM was so Corroded it broke off in the original PCM on removal. This Vehicle is a lemon . INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

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 Mar 23, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · 42,000 miles · MI

Keys partly slip out of ignition causing electrical failures. While in motion, if you bump your keys with your knee or hit a bump in the road, multiple dashboard warning lights appear and gauges, including the speedometer, will give inaccurate or nonexistent readings. Cruise control and other systems may fail. Vehicle must be pulled over and turned off to clear the electrical failures. This failure can occur multiple times in one trip.

Filed Sep 25, 2015 · Electrical · 57,025 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge dakota. The contact stated that all the warning lights illuminated intermittently. The contact had to shut off the engine in order to reset the vehicle. The contact also stated that the air conditioner and radio could not be used simultaneously or it would cause electrical failures. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The dealer advised that the vehicle would need to be diagnosed in order to determine the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). The failure mileage was 57,025.

Filed Jan 4, 2014 · Electrical, Visibility · PA

The past few months I have had the ABS light coming on and off with the gauges all dropping and not working. Today I was sitting in park when my horn came on and all the dash lights came on then the wipers and sprayers started going off while the radio was switching through channels. I saw on this sight that the problems look similar to problems of vehicles that were recalled. After calling the manufacturer they are telling me that even though the problems are similar my vehicle isn't under this recall for 06 dodge dakotas.

Filed Dec 18, 2013 · Electrical, Lights · 101,634 miles · FL

This vehicle, 2002 dodge dakota, was driven during the day for some months. In october, 2013 I stayed out late and as I turn the head lights on, a few seconds after all the lights started to blink non stop, even all the dashboard lights. Fortunately I was not far from home, I had to turn all the lights off to get home. An additional alarm system, evs 11 mopar electronic vehicle security systems, was installed when the vehicle was purchased. At first I thought it was the alarm system malfunctioned, I had the alarm system removed but the problem was not solved. I eventually took the vehicle to the dodge dealer and was told that the bcm needed to be replaced, after a diagnostic test was done. To replace this part is very expensive.

Filed Dec 22, 2011 · Electrical · 104,300 miles · OR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact was driving approximately 3 MPH when all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then noticed smoke coming from the dashboard area which then ignited into a fire. The driver was not injured and was abel to exit the vehicle safely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the sensor timer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle failure was pending an investigation. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 104,300.

Filed May 12, 2008 · Lights · 97,000 miles · GA

2003 dakota lights quit working, I could have been killed. Also doors wouldn't lock or unlock electrically. Wife took truck to local dealer who said they couldn't touch it for two weeks. I could not drive the truck without lights. I checked all fuses and searched internet and deduced the central timer module (ctm) (56047092ai with date code 12/22/2002) was the problem and there was a recall #02v322000. I contacted chrysler who said the recall didn't apply to my truck VIN #. I called another dealer who wanted $400+ to fix it. I found another dealer willing to sell me the part). They sold me a newer version and I installed it in their parking lot in about ten minutes. All the lights and electric door locks worked again except the for the key fobs which had to be reprogrammed. Total repair was $260.21. Then I contacted chrysler to get my truck included within the recall and asked for a refund of the repair cost. They asked for all original receipts and a form filled out. About two weeks later chryslers customer service office in india called and three different people kept telling me the recall didn't apply to my truck and they were not going to refund the money. They would not give me any other contact people or phone numbers. To my truck. But the $260.21 I paid to have the ctm #56047092al installed replacing the original one that failed with a date code of 12/22/2002 fixed the problem and was one day prior to the recall starting. Please refund the $260.21.

Filed Apr 14, 2008 · Electrical · 52,000 miles · PA

During october of 2007 the central timer module on my 2003 dodge dakota went bad. All lights inside and outside would go on and off intermittently. After a lot of online searching and reading forums it seemed that a lot of other owners had the same problem with their ctm's. My truck was out of warranty at the time and the cost for a new ctm was $253.00 plus cost to get the auto keys reset. The dealer said no recall on this problem, so I had to pay. I put it in myself. I called chrysler corp. And they were no help at all. My main question was and still is, that this is a safety issue. Traveling at night with all lights going on and off could very well cause an accident. A recall should be made by chrysler.

Filed Apr 6, 2008 · Electrical · 127,500 miles · WI

All lights start turning on and off in a random pattern. Must hold driver door open while driving to have a consistent headlight. Every light is affected. Dash lights, tail lights, head lights, 4 wheel drive transfer case lights, horn, windshield wipers, interior lights, brake lights, and several other lighting related issues. This issue is dangerous at night since there are no headlights unless the driver door is held open while traveling. I was informed about the prohibitive cost of correcting this problem by a dodge service garage. Unable to locate source of problem due to the randomness of the various light systems turning on and off. Also, it is necessary to remove the ground lead on the battery when vehicle is left unattended.