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2002 Dodge Dakota Fuel System Problems

Fuel System complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Dodge Dakota has 10 NHTSA fuel system complaints and 1 fuel system-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Dodge Dakota

Suspension
208
Brakes
190
Powertrain
70
Steering
45
Electrical
39
Engine
33
Airbags
23
Structure
14
Visibility
14
Tires
11
Fuel System
10
Other
10
Lights
9
Speed Control
8
Wheels
5
Seats
3

10

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

Fuel System Recalls

06E011000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

CERTAIN AFTERMARKET AIRTEX ELECTRIC FUEL PUMPS INSTALLED FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN 1997-2004 JEEP WRANGLER; 1997-2001 JEEP CHEROKEE...

All Fuel System Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 28, 2010FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEI HAD JUST FILLED THE GAS TANK IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK AND WAS DRIVING NORTH AT 70 MPH ...
Feb 10, 2009FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD DRAGG...
Mar 1, 2007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL MILEAGE 02 DAKOTA 4X4 3.9 LV-6 GETS 15 MPG. I HAD A 96 AND 99 DAKOTA 4X4'S ORDERED NEW AS WELL ...
Jun 16, 2006FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEWHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH WITH 46,500 KILOMETERS A STRONG FUEL ODOR HAD BEEN NOTICED GAS GAUGE DROP FR...
Feb 14, 2005FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEMMY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND ...
Jan 11, 2003FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER,POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENTTHERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. F...
Oct 17, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERFUEL LEVEL IS OFF. THE VEHICLE MAY HAVE 7-8 GALLONS OUT OF 22 WHEN FUEL LIGHT COMES ON. BOOK SAYS ...
Apr 25, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINESINCE THE PURCHASE OF MY VEHICLE IN APRIL 02 I HAVE HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE ACCELERATION WHEN STARTIN...
Apr 15, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINETHERE IS A HESITATION (DEAD SPOT) WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELORATOR PEDAL,WHEN TRYING TO START ROLLIN...
Mar 20, 2002FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEFUEL PUMP FAILED AT 41,000 MILES. *AK

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