2002 Dodge Dakota fuel system, gasoline problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the fuel system, gasoline on the 2002 Dodge Dakota — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“2002 dodge dakota consumer is concerned about brake line *cn the consumer stated the vehicle was manufactured with inferior materials. The gas tank straps broke and the transmission and brake lines had rusted and were leaking. The repair shop replaced the brake line and brake hose. *jb”
filed Nov 26, 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited a loud dragging noise. He then discovered that one of the straps that held the fuel tank was completely corroded. The vehicle was inspected by an independent mechanic who replaced the one fuel strap. The…”
filed May 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Fuel System, Gasoline problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dakota | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 Dakota | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Dakota | 5 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 Dakota | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1998 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 1997 Dakota | 34 | 8% |
| 1996 Dakota | 10 | 5% |
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.