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2002 Dodge Dakota

Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.

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These records cover every 2002 Dodge Dakota. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.

Recalls

12 recalls name the 2002 Dodge Dakota. Newest first.

Owner complaints

678 complaints55 involved a crash18 involved a fire32 injuries2 deaths

What owners report most

  1. Suspension300
  2. Service brakes, hydraulic203
  3. Power train93
  4. Electrical system54
  5. Steering48
  6. Engine and engine cooling34
  7. Air bags28
  8. Service brakes26
  9. Exterior lighting23
  10. Visibility20

Latest complaints

Defect investigations

NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation opened these reviews into vehicles including this one.

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

Every Dodge Dakota model year

Bars are owner complaints, dots mark years with recalls. Select a year to open its report.