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2002 Dodge Dakota Lights Problems

Lights complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Dodge Dakota has 9 NHTSA lights complaints and 4 lights-related recalls.

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

9

Complaints

4

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

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

Lights Recalls

09E012000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

09E025000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...

06E026000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME CO...

06E065000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AJ MOTORSPORT COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH...

All Lights Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Aug 19, 2013EXTERIOR LIGHTINGTRAVELING THROUGH TOWN AT 20:30PM AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT O...
Apr 10, 2009EXTERIOR LIGHTINGLIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF CONTROL MODULE BAD AND WAS RECALLED FOR 03 MODEL DAKOTAS BUT NOT 02 MODELS. ...
May 17, 2008EXTERIOR LIGHTINGHEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING ON AND OFF RAPIDLY, ALONG WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS. TODAY THEY...
Aug 21, 2006EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED, THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. T...
Sep 12, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGI RECENTLY HAD MY EXTERIOR LIGHTING GO OUT ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND THE DODGE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED...
Jul 29, 2005EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. ...
Oct 18, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING,EQUIPMENTTHE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILE...
Jan 1, 2004EXTERIOR LIGHTINGDT: THE CONTACT NOTICED THE BLINKERS AND TAIL LIGHTS WHERE OPERATING POORLY. HE RESEARCHED THE INT...
Aug 10, 2003EXTERIOR LIGHTINGAT 20,000 MILES THE LENSES ON THE FOG LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB CRACKED FOR NO APPAREN...

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