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1B7HG48N82S••••••2002 Dodge DAKOTA
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2002 Dodge DAKOTA build (6 vs 2).
6on this build
508on the model
226builds in total
Most reportedElectrical System 2Suspension 2Visibility 1Service Brakes 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2018
Central time module causing my lights to cut off while driving could cause accident
Service BrakesJun 2013
The contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while traveling 45 mph, the front brakes seized and smoke was seen from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for inspection or repairs. The failure and the current mileages were 105,000
SuspensionOct 2004
Premature ball joint failure in 2002 dodge dakota 4x4. Ball joints where making clunking sound and were bad at 35000 but dealer refused to fix. Now when I returned at 79000 and they are really really bad and unsafe they admit that they are bad and that they know dodge has a…
VisibilityJan 2003
When the weather gets cold windshield washer does not operate. This resulted in poor visibility, and affected the consumer's view while driving. Dealer inspected the vehicle, and informed the consumer that they could not locate or duplicate the problem
SuspensionApr 2004
My husband and I own a 2002 dodge dakota. We purchased it in march 2002 and moved to puerto rico in september 2002, where we took our dakota to an authorized dodge dealership when problems arose. In april 2003, we began to hear unusual noises coming from the front left tire…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B7HG48N82S639319 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.