2002 Dodge Dakota service brakes, hydraulic problems
177 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the service brakes, hydraulic on the 2002 Dodge Dakota — 26% 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. While driving approximately 20 mph, the calipers seized on the passenger side rotors. The failure occurred several times and the contact replaced the calipers himself. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 44,000. Updated…”
filed Jul 30, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 Dakota | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 Dakota | 4 | 3% |
| 2006 Dakota | 15 | 5% |
| 2005 Dakota | 67 | 14% |
| 2004 Dakota | 21 | 10% |
| 2003 Dakota | 44 | 15% |
| 2001 Dakota | 118 | 17% |
| 2000 Dakota | 248 | 31% |
| 1999 Dakota | 85 | 13% |
| 1998 Dakota | 68 | 12% |
| 1997 Dakota | 68 | 15% |
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.