2002 Dodge Dakota steering problems
48 complaints about steering have been filed for the 2002 Dodge Dakota, which is 5% of all its NHTSA complaints.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 48 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 36,000 miles 43 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 17 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 11 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 2 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 43 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 36,000 miles, and 81% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
While driving 25 MPH, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. A few seconds later the vehicle went to one side and collided with a tree. The consumer was knocked unconscious in the collision. The cause of the collision was the spindle and the wheel separated from the vehicle. The manufacturer and the dealer were aware of the problem.
Thought I would "buy american" and get the dodge dakota 4 dr crew. Love its style, comforts, more power than I need (4.7l v8) 2wd has no traction in snow or ice. Very easy to drive and comfortable 6ft.2 220lbs.(2 trips nj to calif.) gas mileage stinks...13-18mpg, no loads. Brake rotors replaced 28k, left top ball joint worn (no recall yet)A/C needed charging, right front hub and bearings replaced 49k, rear leaf spring noisy, transmission hesitation occasionally.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota
- Suspension 300 complaints
- Brakes 240 complaints
- Transmission 57 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints