NHTSA — Electrical System: 12v/24v/48v Battery Problems

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Dakota electrical problems

electrical problem

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1997 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #4

Jun 242001

Dakota

  • miles

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While parked in garage turned on ignition switch, within second a loud explosion came from under hood. After opening hood noticed top of battery was shattered, and engine compartment was covered with acid. Dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Provide any further details on this matter.

- Bakerfield, CA, USA

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problem #3

Dec 051998

Dakota

  • miles
The electrical system (wiring harness) and battery malfunctioned.(attorney for client)yh

- San Francisco, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 032000

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission acting sluggish. Was not shifting into gear properly. Would buck severely. Prior to this happening, vehicle would stall out for no reason. Has happened at least 4-5 times. At dealership, mechanic changed battery, map sensor & the computer chip. Problem was not solved. Finally indicated transmission was worn out & needed to be replaced with a rebuilt one.

- Slidell, LA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Battery failed. Mjs

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA

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