2003 Dodge Dakota Electrical System Problems

NHTSA component category: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · data through 07/12/2026

24Electrical System complaints

8.1%Of all 295 complaints

#2Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How electrical system ranks on this vehicle

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT54 · 18.3%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM24 · 8.1%

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT22 · 7.5%

SUSPENSION21 · 7.1%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC17 · 5.8%

Share of the 295 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2003 Dodge Dakota overview page.

What owners report

“UPON PARKING TRUCK OWNER NOTICED A GLOWING UNDER CAB. A TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE AND NOTICED AN ELECTRICAL SHORT.”NHTSA complaint 10033913 — filed 08/14/2003

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Electrical System complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Dakota have electrical system problems?

Electrical System is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 2003 Dodge Dakota: 24 of 295 complaints on file (8.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2003 Dodge Dakota have in total?

295 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 16 involved a crash, 5 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's electrical system category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the ELECTRICAL SYSTEM category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.