Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 2100905 | 03/22/2005 | 10013708 | Mil (malfunction indicator lamp) illumination for dtc's (diagnostic trouble codes) p0750, p0755, p0760, p0765, p0846, p0871 or p0841. 2004-2005 jeep cherokee and 2005 chrysler 300/magnum *sc | 04/25/2005 | |
| 0801405 | 02/17/2005 | 10012809 | Mopar accessory remote starter inoperative due to hood switch. *tt | 03/30/2005 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 05/01/2008 | 40000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the vehicle emitted a squeaking noise upon entering and exiting. the noise was also present while the vehicle was driven. the vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the head was rebuilt and the electrical harness was replaced. the manufacturer was notified and was working with the contact to repair the vehicle. the failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 87,000. | |||
| 03/08/2011 | 118943 | ||
| March , 2011, as i was in the front passenger seat, smoke filled the truck . we immediately stopped and i got out. the seat back was smoking and burning and a hole was burned in my coat. i reported this immediaely to chrysler. it was investigated and chrysler replaced the element and put a new seat cover on the seat back. i did not ask for reimbersment for the coat. on 12/27/11, the same seat , now the bottom, caught on fire. i immediately called chrysler again, bought the truck for an inspection along with my new burnt coat. i received a letter this time saying that they found no defect. i asked for an explanation as to why it was not defective this time and was told that the decision was final and no explanation was necessary. i do not want heated seats and told them i didn't even want this seat fixed, just my coat replaced. why , if the seat back was defective, then the seat bottom catches on fire a year later, i feel that i need more of an explanation than too bad. heated seats are apparently very dangerous. | |||
| 01/04/2012 | 72324 | ||
| Drivers seat shorted out and overheated, causing a 1 inch square burn on the seat, and also burned a hole in my jeans. heated seat fuse did not blow. concerned that a fire could have started while the vehicle was not occupied. | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that when using the left turn signal, the right turn signal light would flash and when using the right signal, neither turn signal light would flash. in addition, when the hazards were utilized, the right turn signal light would flash. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer nor repaired. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was unavailable. kmj | |||
| 10/12/2011 | 100000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that when using his left turn signal the right one would illuminate, when using the right signal it wouldn't operate at all and when using the hazard lights the right turn signal would come on. the vehicle had not been inspected by a dealer nor had it been repaired. the manufacturer had not been contacted. the failure mileage was approximately 100,000. the vin was unmavailable. tb | |||
| 01/01/1901 | 1 | ||
| 2005 dodge dakota key will not turn to start vehicle. *nj | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 41000 | 1 | |
| I bought my 2005 dodge dakota new. at about 40,000 miles going to work at night and in a snowstorm my headlights flickered a couple of times then started to intermittantly go off then back on. only my fog lights below my bumper were on. fortunately there was no accidents. later i looked at all the wiring and connectors and found nothing. the problem went away for about 3 months then came back. this is very dangerous and at certain instances could be dangerous: fog, winding roads, etc. i spoke to a dodge mechanic and he informs me that there's a know problem with the interior instrument cluster light intensity switch (its part of the headlight assy). this needs to be addressed before someone gets hurt. *tr thanks bob paulding | |||
| 03/28/2008 | 1 | 01/19/2008 | |
| I bought a 2005 dodge dakota v6 4 x 4 less that three months ago. the power steering pump went out. i bought a new pump at the dealership for $172.00 & put it in. the truck is still not working. i believe the new pump is also shot now. the hoses have been cleaned out & the rack is not leaking. there was always fluid in the power steering reservoir. none of the fluid is circulating. *tr | |||
| 08/15/2006 | 24158 | 1 | 12/01/2005 |
| Dt*: the contact stated while driving 20 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road,restarted, and was driven to the dealer who determined the computer needed to be upgraded. | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 01/22/2006 | 6525 | 2 | |
| Sunday 1-22-06 the cd player quit working in 2005 dodge dakota. this truck has 6, 540 miles on it. today 1-24-06 the battery was dead when i woke up due to the cd player trying to eject the cds all night long. i drove the truck to the dealership, and they told me they have to order a new radio. i drove over 30 miles to get to the dealer and 30 miles back. this is unacceptable. *ak | |||