2002 Dodge Dakota Seats Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 0%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the seats of the 2002 Dodge Dakota, 0% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,000 miles.
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.
“Only 27689 miles safety front end components failed power steering rack seal leaking fluid.sway bar bushings were replaced.seat right rear coming apart pass side plastic recliner handle broke my 2002 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 sport has had suspension problems, and brake problems. The upper and lower control arms and ball joints make a popping sound when step on brakes or make a sharp left turn. I now have 29900 miles and the pounding and noise have not stopped. Vehicle feels like you will loose control when going over bumps in the highway.”
NHTSA complaint #10025894, filed 2003-07, 27,689 miles“Driver side power seat has about half an inch free travel forward and backward. This gives you the feeling when you press the brake pedal the seat may go all the way back and prevent the ability to apply the brakes and possibly cause serious damage to another automobile and possibly severe bodily injury to all people involved. This has the potential of causing a serious accident and should be repaired by manufacturer at no charge. I purchased the truck new and it now has a total of 54,412 miles on it.”
NHTSA complaint #10249557, filed 2008-11, 54,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. While driving 45 MPH, the back part of the seat frame failed to stay upward without warning. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 186,000.”
NHTSA complaint #11012743, filed 2017-08, 186,000 milesSeats: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 41 | 9% |
| 2004 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 3 | 0% |
| 2001 | 7 | 1% |
| 2000 | 5 | 1% |
| 1999 | 2 | 0% |
| 1998 | 2 | 0% |
| 1997 | 22 | 5% |
| 1996 | 9 | 5% |
| 1995 | 9 | 4% |
| 1994 | 11 | 7% |
| 1993 | 7 | 5% |
| 1992 | 1 | 0% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 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.
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