2002 Dodge Dakota vs 2002 Ford F-150
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Dodge Dakota | 2002 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 678 | 821 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 55 | 134 |
| Investigations | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 55 | 51 |
| Fire reports | 18 | 95 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 12–19 | 12–17 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 40,000 mi | 92,250 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Dodge Dakota | Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 226 | 20 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 34 | 196 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 177 | 27 |
| Electrical System | 52 | 106 |
| Power Train | 89 | 53 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 8 | 86 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 13 | 62 |
| Engine | 4 | 66 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 39 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 37 | 0 |
| Stalling | 32 | 48 |
| Rust / corrosion | 26 | 64 |
| Brake problems | 19 | 0 |
| Overheating | 15 | 5 |
| Hesitation / surging | 7 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 5 | 0 |
2002 Dodge Dakota
2002 Ford F-150
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.