2002 Dodge Dakota structure problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Dodge Dakota — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Water leaking in floor board. Water will be standing about an inch deep. Check tsb #2301004. It leaks everytime it rains. Dodge knows about the problem but they haven't done a recall.”
filed Aug 13, 2017
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the entire rear step bumper was corroded. While driving approximately 60 mph, the driver's side portion bar fractured. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The…”
filed Dec 29, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
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Structure problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Dakota | 12 | 4% |
| 2005 Dakota | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 Dakota | 7 | 3% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 2000 Dakota | 8 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
| 1997 Dakota | 14 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.