# 2003 DODGE DAKOTA — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
> NHTSA complaint `441634` · 2003-11-19 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DAKOTA
- **Year:** 2003
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
- **Miles at failure:** 23,000
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER.  DEALERSHIP INFORMED  CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM WAS DUE TO THE WIRE HARNESS.  DEALERSHIP/ECHANIC  TRIED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES BEFORE, BUT HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.*AK
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