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2002 Dodge Dakota Other Problems

Other complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Dodge Dakota has 10 NHTSA other complaints and 1 other-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

Other Recalls

03V505000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

ON CERTAIN MINIVANS AND 4X2 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS (GAWR) THAT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD...

All Other Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Jul 1, 2006UNKNOWN OR OTHERUPON THE RETURN OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FROM DEALER SERVICE, I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A S...
May 11, 2005EQUIPMENT2002 DODGE DAKOTA WARPED ROUTERS. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE DAKOTA'S THIS ...
May 3, 2005UNKNOWN OR OTHERCONTACT STATES: PUT A SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS ON VEHICLE BUT HE THOUGHT IT WAS ALL OF THE BALL JOI...
Sep 4, 2004EQUIPMENTHELLO, I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT. I NOTICED WATER ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE...
Mar 1, 2004EQUIPMENTPASSANGER SIDE FLOOR FLOODS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. EVERYDAY I NEED TO SUCK OUT THE WATER WITH A...
Jun 8, 2003UNKNOWN OR OTHER1. YEAR OLD TRUCK NO WRECKS 2. SOMETHING LEAKING, WET CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE FROM DAY ONE. 3. TH...
Apr 25, 2003UNKNOWN OR OTHERCONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE AND RETRIEVED SOME ITEMS FROM THE INTERIOR CABIN. CONSUMER SAW A FLASH AN...
Apr 18, 2002EQUIPMENTTIRE INFORMATION LABEL NOT ACCURATE. VEHICLE HAS OPTIONAL TIRE & HANDLING GROUP (P255/65R16 TIRES A...
Jan 1, 1970UNKNOWN OR OTHERTHE CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BACK SEAT PANEL RATTLES, AND THE CARPET PADDING PUSHES OUT THE PANLE/PO...
Jan 1, 1970EQUIPMENTA/C CONDENSATION DRIPS ONTO EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING STEAM AND NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I CON...

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