2002 Dodge Dakota Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 1%of 678 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the wheels of the 2002 Dodge Dakota, 1% of the 678 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,500 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.
“A banging noise was coming from underneath the vehicle. The driver pulled over and the noise stopped. While driving, the noise escalated repeatedly. The consumer was able to drive to a mechanic. The mechanic informed the driver that the hub assembly needed to be replaced please provide additional information. Tire was barely attached.”
NHTSA complaint #10105530, filed 2005-02, 38,000 miles“2002 Dodge Dakota pu truck headed east on interstate highway went out of control, left the road, flipped once & landed upside down in the median. The right front tire appeared chewed up. The right rear wheel came completely off from its mounting & the hubcap was still on the rim. The wheel was placed in the back of the truck when it was towed away. The vehicle was totaled. Updated 06/27/06”
NHTSA complaint #10159920, filed 2006-06, 45,000 miles“The truck has had sever problems with acceleration and stalling. It also makes a clunking noise when turning the vehicle. There have been numerous amounts of problems with at leat 15 days total in the shop.”
NHTSA complaint #10069020, filed 2004-01, 1,500 miles“Vehicle's log nuts keeps coming unscrewed, which causes wheels to be loose. The dealership indicated that it was caused by the rims and they replaced them, but problem still exists. Ph,”
NHTSA complaint #10006760, filed 2003-02, 1,000 miles“Rear end & transsmission has had magor repairs five times in ninteen thousand miles and the problem is reaoccurring again. Chrysler's response after repairing the vehicle five times as they stated in a letter, the problem is characteristic of the vehicle. The vehicle should be completely replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #766350, filed 2002-08Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 | 2% |
| 2009 | 1 | 6% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 1% |
| 2005 | 5 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 5 | 2% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 3 | 1% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 8 | 4% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 1 | 2% |
| 1988 | 2 | 4% |
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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