CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Dodge Dakota has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 678 complaints with NHTSA, including 55 crashes, 18 fires, 32 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (300 reports).
2002 Dodge Dakota recalls
Most common 2002 Dodge Dakota problems
Problem areas named in the 678 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 300 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 203 |
| Power Train | 93 |
| Electrical System | 54 |
| Steering | 48 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 34 |
| Air Bags | 28 |
| Service Brakes | 26 |
| Exterior Lighting | 23 |
| Visibility | 20 |
What owners report
WHY are brake lines on vehicles not required to be made so as not to rust? Brake lines failed on my vehicle, and need to be replaced. How many accidents are caused by brake line failures?
My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking brake anytime I am parked.
II HAVE REPLACE FRONT ROTORS, FRONT CALIPERS, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS AND SHOES, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLEED SEVERAL TIMES, AND BRAKE SYSTEM WAS LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES BY ASE MASTER MECHANIC. GOING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE INITIAL PUSH ON THE PEDDLE THE PEDDLE GOES MORE THAN HALF WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, YOU THEN RELEASE PEDAL AND RE APPLY AND IT STOPS AS IT SHOULD WITH THE CORRECT PEDDLE HEIGHT. ALL WORK WAS DONE WITHIN 10K MILES. THE TRUCK HAS 116K MILES.THIS STARTED ABOUT 5 MONTHS AGO.
THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. WHEN THE SHIFTER FINALLY SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO DRIVE, IT WOULD SHIFT BACK INTO PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEFFER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 8214 E INDEPENDENCE BLVD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28227, (704) 532-1050) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THEY WOULD NEED TO TAKE THE STEERING COLUMN APART, GREASE IT UP, AND PUT IT BACK TOGETHER BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT UNDER A WARRANTY NOR INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILE
2002 Dodge Dakota questions
Does the 2002 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2002 Dodge Dakota: Power Train:Automatic Transmission:Lever And Linkage:Column Shift; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer; Equipment:Other:Labels; Electrical System:Wiring. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Dakota?
Based on 678 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (300), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (203), Power Train (93).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Dodge Dakota has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.