2001 Dodge Dakota visibility problems
31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2001 Dodge Dakota — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph with the heater in activation and suddenly the heater failed to operate. In addition, there was a strong burning odor and smoke emitting into of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving and the…”
filed Dec 13, 2011
“An existing nhtsa recall, 06v039000, exists for 2006 dodge dakotas. "static can disable headlamps, turn signals, & windshield wipers". I have a 2001 dakota with the same issue. It happen 2-5 times per year. Everything works again if I cycle the ignition, but that 's small comfort if the headlights…”
filed Mar 24, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 Dakota | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 Dakota | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 Dakota | 25 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 Dakota | 13 | 3% |
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.