2002 Dodge Dakota Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“While stopped at a red light today (behind another vehicle) my 2002 Dodge Dakota was rear ended. Rather than just being simply pushed forward, the vehicle abruptly and suddenly accelerated while my foot was on the brake!! Perhaps the computer reset for acceleration? My cruise control was on, but I was at a complete stop! My 2 yr old daughter was in the car, and luckily no one was hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10118228, filed 2005-04, 36,000 miles“When consumer applies gas, vehicle will either hesitate to accelerate or accelerate at a very high speed. The dealership has replaced the ignition control system, but problem recurred twice. Please provide more details. Ph”
NHTSA complaint #10002117, filed 2003-01, 300 miles“While driving about 65mph on the highway no indication or warning, of a problem. The transmission shut down cause is undetermined at this time. Please fill in additional information on this situation. The manufacturer is aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10034198, filed 2003-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 3% |
| 2006 | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 3% |
| 2003 | 9 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 1% |
| 2001 | 19 | 3% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 15 | 2% |
| 1998 | 9 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 3% |
| 1996 | 10 | 5% |
| 1995 | 6 | 3% |
| 1994 | 6 | 4% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 10 | 5% |
| 1991 | 7 | 5% |
| 1988 | 1 | 2% |
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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