2001 Dodge Dakota exterior lighting problems
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2001 Dodge Dakota — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“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 26, 2019
“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…”
filed Jun 18, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Exterior Lighting problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 8 | 9% |
| 2007 Dakota | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 Dakota | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 Dakota | 22 | 7% |
| 2002 Dakota | 21 | 3% |
| 2000 Dakota | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.