2002 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 300 complaints for the 2002 Dodge Dakota, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 300 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 35,000 miles 227 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 7 and 3
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 45 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 89 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 63 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 21 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 3 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 227 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 35,000 miles, and 87% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 7 crashes, 3 fires, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving 50 MPH the front passenger side tire and rotor separated from the vehicle. As a result, the vehicle rolled over four times. The driver sustained broken ribs. Sc
While driving at any speed a noise was heard from the front end. The dealer determined, that the upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced.
Other problems reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota
- Brakes 240 complaints
- Transmission 57 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Steering 48 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 38 complaints
- Engine 35 complaints
- Air bags 28 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints