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Common Problems with 2002 Dodge Dakota

Retrospectively, the 2002 Dodge Dakota had 288 complaints, and 20% of issues had something to do with SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC problems.

What is the most common problem with a 2002 Dodge Dakota?

Based on car owner complaints, the most common issues with the 2002 Dodge Dakota fall into the category of SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. Below we had classified the complaints into groups by components affected.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 58 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 39 SERVICE BRAKES 24 POWER TRAIN 22 STEERING 20 SUSPENSION 17 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 14 AIR BAGS 13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 11 TIRES 11 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 10 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 9 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6 STRUCTURE 5 WHEELS 5 ENGINE 4 VISIBILITY 2 EQUIPMENT 2 SEAT BELTS 2 PARKING BRAKE 2 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES 2 SEATS 2 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 2 INTERIOR LIGHTING 2 SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC 1 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY 1 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL 1 VISIBILITY/WIPER 1

Worst 2002 Dodge Dakota Problems

We have singled out the top-3 most critical reports that involved victims or injuries.

FRONTAL
2002 Dodge Dakota February 18, 2005 Victims: 4 Mileage: 58780 miles

I was in a rearend collission that pushed my vehicle into the one in front . it pushed my tailgate in 20+" and shoved everything into the motor. the t...

SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
2002 Dodge Dakota February 18, 2005 Victims: 4 Mileage: 57780 miles

I was in a rear end colission on 2-18-05 that totaled my 02 dakota quadcab.the impact drove me into the vehicle in front of me and pushed everything i...

SEAT BELTS
2002 Dodge Dakota March 20, 2004 Victims: 2

My husband's truck was struck on the rear driver's side. almost @ the bumper. police report stated damage to the other vehicle "negligible". my hus...