2004 Dodge Dakota electrical system problems
22 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2004 Dodge Dakota, which is 8% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 22 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 48,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 48,000 miles, and 56% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 fires.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. The contact stated there was smoke coming from under the dashboard area. Upon further inspection, the contact found that the resistor that controls the heater and blower had overheated, burned and failed. The contact installed a new resistor however, it also burned and failed. He purchased a new resistor and contacted the dealer who advised him that they were having problems with the resistor and that it would continue to fail at a rapid pace.
From day 1 when I pulled off of the dealers lot, the truck will stall after coming to a complete stop or right after engine has been cranked up. Will not shut completely off but when pulling off from a stopped position if would act as only one piston is firing. Have carried the vehicle into the dealership approximately 8 times the first three months. Only after diamler chrysler sent a representative down they did a temporary fix by replacing the o2 sensors. That worked for about 8 months.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Dodge Dakota
- Steering 77 complaints
- Suspension 53 complaints
- Brakes 26 complaints
- Air bags 16 complaints