2003 Dodge Dakota exterior lighting problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2003 Dodge Dakota — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. While driving, the clutch was applied and the exterior lighting became inoperable. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called ferrario chrysler dodge jeep (2463 corning rd, elmira, ny 14903, (607) 733-9108) and informed them of the…”
filed Oct 18, 2019
“Lost exterior lights (parking lights, license plate light, tail lights, and instrument panel lights) while driving. Headlights, turn lights, and brake lights functioning. Ctm was diagnosed and replaced to correct the issue, however safety concerns caused the vehicle to be unused in low light…”
filed Oct 25, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE (CTM) HAS AN IMPROPERLY SIZED CIRCUIT…Campaign 02V322000 · Dec 2, 2002
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% |
| 2002 Dakota | 21 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 Dakota | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.