1996 Dodge Dakota electrical system problems
The 1996 Dodge Dakota has 20 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
20
Electrical System complaints
8%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Electrical System complaints by year
What owners report
“VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. FIRE DEPARTMENT INDICATED FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT, RIGHT FRONT JUST BEHIND THE BATTERY AND NEAR AN ELECTRICAL JUNCTION OR FUSE RECEPTOCLE. *AK”
Common questions
How many electrical system complaints does the 1996 Dodge Dakota have?
NHTSA has 20 complaints about the 1996 Dodge Dakota electrical system — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.