2007 Dodge Dakota Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 3%of 145 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 49,062miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2007 Dodge Dakota, 3% of the 145 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 49,062 miles.
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.
“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“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. He stated that the windshield wipers would operate intermittently. While driving at speeds of less than 60 MPH, in heavy rain conditions, the windshield wipers failed to operate. He also stated that the turn signals would fail intermittently. There were no recalls and no repairs were made, to date. The failure and current mileages were under 48,000. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #10303844, filed 2010-02, 48,000 miles“The contact owns a 2007 Dodge Dakota. While driving 70 MPH in the rain, the headlights failed. The contact had to stop and turn the switch on and off for one minute until the headlights illuminated again. The current and failure mileages were 142,542.”
NHTSA complaint #10221217, filed 2008-03, 142,542 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10023351Aug 8, 2007Exterior lamp - lens fogging.
Exterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3 | 7% |
| 2010 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 8 | 9% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 3% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 22 | 7% |
| 2002 | 21 | 3% |
| 2001 | 20 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 7 | 1% |
| 1998 | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 | 6 | 1% |
| 1996 | 6 | 3% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 5 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2007 Dodge Dakota
59 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
24 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTires
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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