2002 Dodge Dakota Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 2%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Dodge Dakota, 2% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My windshield is being scratched because of dry wiper blades contacting the initial dry glass before the washer pump engages, then the blades will oscillate about 6 times before even a dribble of water will show up. The lines were pressurized and jetted both with air and water. The dealer told me that I would have to replace the pump. The visibility is good when it rains. New arms and blade assemblies were installed. Vision is not safe at 25mph. At 55mph when the pump is engaged it seems that water is being siphened and a better coverage of the glass occurs.”
NHTSA complaint #10317461, filed 2010-03, 85,000 miles“2002 Dodge Dakota warped routers. This seems to have been a problem with many of the Dakota's this website alone had numerous complaints. I have owned this vehicle only one year and just took for inspection, power steering rack had to be replaced in excess of $900 and experiencing problem with vibration when stopping.”
NHTSA complaint #10120730, filed 2005-05, 20 miles“Upper and lower ball joints are exhibiting premature signs of failure at 10,000 miles load popping sounds when turning and braking. Vehicle now has 23,000 miles and is showing signs of steering vibrations. Why haven't the Dakota models been included with the durango suspension engineering investigation. There are almost 100 complaints on the website?”
NHTSA complaint #10049268, filed 2003-12, 10,000 miles“When driving and/or while turning in either direction, the driver heard a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer twice and was not able to determine the cause of the noise. After watching a tv report about the ball joints, the consumer suspected the problem may have been the ball joints. The consumer stated when the vehicle was placed in reverse, it did not engage. The air condition was inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #10061525, filed 2004-04, 15,000 miles“Passanger side floor floods when air conditioner is on. Everyday I need to suck out the water with a vaccume. Inside of truck smells as a result of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10093101, filed 2004-09, 70,000 milesRelated recalls
- 03V505000Dec 10, 2003On certain minivans and 4x2 pickup trucks, the vehicle certification label may have gross axle weight ratings (gawr) that exceed the maximum tire load…Covers: Dodge Dakota 2001–2002, Grand Caravan 2000, Caravan 2000
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Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 | 12 | 2% |
| 2001 | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 11 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 5 | 2% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 5 | 4% |
| 1990 | 2 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge Dakota
226 complaintsBrakes
213 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
89 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsEngine cooling
34 complaintsAir bags
28 complaintsExterior lighting
21 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsFuel system
17 complaintsTires
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology