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2002 Dodge Dakota Structure Problems

Structure complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Dodge Dakota has 14 NHTSA structure complaints and 0 structure-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

14

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

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

All Structure Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Nov 5, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH...
Jul 1, 2015STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE...
Nov 1, 2010STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, TH...
Jun 1, 2010STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE HA...
Sep 21, 2009STRUCTUREPAINT ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND FENDERS IS PEELING. *TR
Jun 5, 2008STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE FRAME HAD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGN...
Nov 23, 2003STRUCTUREPASSENGER SIDE FLOOR FILLS WITH WATER UNTIL IT WICKS THROUGH THE CARPET COMPLETELY SATURATING THE AR...
Aug 30, 2003STRUCTURE2002 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB P/U HAS SERIOUS WATER LEAK TO PASS SIDE FLOOR. DEALER HAS HAD INTERIOR O...
Aug 5, 2003STRUCTURECONSUMER STATES THAT SHE AND HUSBAND HAVE BEEN EVERYWHERE TO TRY TO GET HELP FOR 2002, DODGE, DAKOTA...
Jun 7, 2003STRUCTURETHE PASSANGER SIDE FLOOR FLOODS WITH ABOUT A GALLON OF WATER EVERY WEEK. SO EVERY WEEK FOR THE PASE...
Mar 21, 2003STRUCTUREWATER LEAKING IN FLOOR BOARD. WATER WILL BE STANDING ABOUT AN INCH DEEP. CHECK TSB #2301004. IT LEAK...
Nov 16, 2002STRUCTURESPEEDODOMETER READS LOWER THAN ACTUAL SPEED, CAUSING DRIVER TO GO FASTER. TS. *AK
May 16, 2002STRUCTUREDISCOVERED WATER UNDER CARPET IN DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. LEAK WAS FOUND TO BE A FA...
Jan 1, 1970STRUCTUREQUAD CAB TRUCK HAS PROBLEMS WITH WIND NOISE,/THUMPING, AND POSING PAIN WITH THE EAR DRUMS WHEN ONE O...

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