2008 Dodge Dakota electrical system problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2008 Dodge Dakota — 12% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Risk of fire by wrong sized fused in power outlet. I almost burn the truck charging a drone (57w charger) parking and left alone for about 20 minutes, when I back the cabin was filled with smoke. First I think in the lithium batteries catching fire, but no, the smoke comes from behind the dash…”
filed May 22, 2019
“My engine turns off while driving. I cannot restart the engine until I have stopped, shifted to park, and cycled the ignition to off. The engine stalling started as a low/slow idle condition, and now has escalated to cutting off at full acceleration while merging into expressway traffic. This has…”
filed Apr 19, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023Connector kit Before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957A$, check it in the Mopar Connector Repair Kit Website to confirm part number and applicability. There is an error with the wiring diagrams in Service…
9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Sep 15, 2023
Electrical System problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 4 | 9% |
| 2010 Dakota | 6 | 17% |
| 2007 Dakota | 13 | 9% |
| 2006 Dakota | 30 | 11% |
| 2005 Dakota | 32 | 7% |
| 2004 Dakota | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 Dakota | 34 | 12% |
| 2002 Dakota | 52 | 8% |
| 2001 Dakota | 58 | 9% |
| 2000 Dakota | 21 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 23 | 4% |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2008 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.