2001 Dodge Dakota Electrical System Problems
Owners have filed 58 complaints with NHTSA about electrical system problems on the 2001 Dodge Dakota, 9% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 90,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “timer module” (17% of reports).
- 58electrical system complaints
- 90,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 35%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timer module: mentioned in 10 of 58 complaints (17%)
- Windshield wipers: mentioned in 8 of 58 complaints (14%)
- Door locks: mentioned in 6 of 58 complaints (10%)
- Wiring harness: mentioned in 6 of 58 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do electrical system problems happen?
Based on 45 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 58 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 7 a fire, 1 an injury.
Dodge Dakota electrical system complaints by model year
| Model year | Electrical System complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 4 | 9% | 115,000 |
| 2010 Dakota | 6 | 17% | 50,000 |
| 2009 Dakota | 3 | 17% | 82,924 |
| 2008 Dakota | 11 | 12% | 61,078 |
| 2007 Dakota | 14 | 10% | 59,121 |
| 2006 Dakota | 30 | 11% | 80,000 |
| 2005 Dakota | 32 | 7% | 80,000 |
| 2004 Dakota | 21 | 10% | 54,282 |
| 2003 Dakota | 34 | 11% | 92,000 |
| 2002 Dakota | 52 | 8% | 60,000 |
| 2001 Dakota | 58 | 9% | 90,000 |
| 2000 Dakota | 21 | 3% | 42,500 |
| 1999 Dakota | 23 | 4% | 87,000 |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% | 170,000 |
| 1997 Dakota | 17 | 4% | 125,000 |
| 1996 Dakota | 19 | 10% | 78,000 |
| 1995 Dakota | 12 | 6% | 142,658 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.
Risk: This could affect driver visibility, could prevent a driver from sounding a warning by using the horn, and, when the turn signals are inoperative, the driver cannot use them to signal intent to turn, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reroute the wire harness and repair the harness if necessary. Owner notification began november 3, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the catalytic converter replaced, the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had to have the…
The gauges would stop working. Seems there was no communication cmt and i had the emc checked and it was fine. It only costs $90 to have it checked out. Seems there are a number of complaints in regard to this failure. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the headlights and the key fob were inoperable. In addition, the vehicle would not start. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced, but the failure was still persistent. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2001 Dodge Dakotas have electrical system problems?
No. NHTSA has 58 owner complaints about electrical system for the 2001 Dodge Dakota (9% of the 678 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Dodge Dakota electrical system?
Yes: 1 safety recall list electrical system. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do electrical system problems start?
The median reported mileage is 90,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about electrical system problems on the 2001 Dodge Dakota?
The most frequent phrase is “timer module”, in 10 of 58 complaints, followed by “windshield wipers” (8).
Other 2001 Dodge Dakota problems
See all 2001 Dodge Dakota problems or electrical system problems across all Dakota years.