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2007 Dodge Dakota Electrical system Problems

Complaints
14about this part
Share
10%of 145 total for the year
Median mileage
59,121miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 10% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 59,121 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“In my 2007 Dodge Dakota club cab 4x4, having stopped in a straight line, I activated the left turn signal. Inside, it blinked rapidly as if to indicate a blown bulb. In may 2010, I replaced the right turn signal bulb and believed the left had now blown. After making the turn, I activated the signal again but it blinked normally . The problem has not replicated itself since.”

NHTSA complaint #10343992, filed 2010-07, 60,100 miles

“Driving vehicle and activating the left turn signal. The signal had failed causing the vehicle computer to fail and removing power from the transmission. The check engine light was illuminated and instrument panel lost power. Diagnostic error indicated a bad shift indication. Replaced switch and resolved issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10749274, filed 2015-08, 58,142 miles

“Multifunction switch had a internal fault the dealer replaced it on 12/30/09 the switch had to be replaced 2 weeks later because the switch replacement switch was bad. In 2010 after the truck out of warranty I had to replace it again. Now on 01/25/2012 the switch failed again which causes the turn signal to function incorrect ( left will turn on right, right will not work all or right will turn on left).”

NHTSA complaint #10445476, filed 2012-01, 11,195 miles

“Turn signal intermittently fails. Moving turn signal lever for a left turn, results in flashing of right front and rear indicator lamps. Very dangerous as approaching traffic makes incorrect assumption about which direction the vehicle is planning to turn. Since intermittent, one never knows which indication (left or right) will result. Found internet blogs where this same problem has been documented.”

NHTSA complaint #10336333, filed 2010-06, 50,125 miles

“On two occasions this vehicle experienced a serious safety issue when intermittently the turn signals fail to operate simultaneously with the windshield wipers also stop working. This can happen at any time and is particularly dangerous while in traffic and in a heavy rainstorm without warning the windshield wipers stop. At the same time the turn signals become inoperable so the driver is left without visibility and the inability to notify fellow travelers that he/she must immediately move to the right hand shoulder until the rain stops. This problem happened to me in may of 2007. …”

NHTSA complaint #10673069, filed 2015-01, 23,125 miles

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Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
201149%
2010617%
2009317%
20081112%
20071410%
20063011%
2005327%
20042110%
20033411%
2002528%
2001589%
2000213%
1999234%
1998193%
1997174%
19961910%
1995126%
19942314%
199386%
19922311%
199175%
199023%
198946%
198824%

Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Dakota

Air bags
59 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
24 complaints
Suspension
13 complaints
Steering
12 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaints
Brakes
7 complaints
Exterior lighting
5 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints
Body and structure
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Dakota

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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