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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
Limited mileage data: 13 of 22 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.
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What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 6 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Structure. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
2 crash reports1 fire reports1 injury reports
What owners actually said
22 reports
Mileage unknown · Jan 17, 2005
Suspension
I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WOULD FALL UNDER THIS CATEGORY, BUT I COULD NOT FIND ANOTHER SITE. ON THE DODGE DAKOTA PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BALL JOINTS I HAD THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A RECALL TO REPLACE THEM. HOWEVER I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER THAT THEY WHERE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE UPPER BALL JOINTS T…
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I AM NOT SURE IF THIS WOULD FALL UNDER THIS CATEGORY, BUT I COULD NOT FIND ANOTHER SITE. ON THE DODGE DAKOTA PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT BALL JOINTS I HAD THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THERE WAS SUPPOSE TO BE A RECALL TO REPLACE THEM. HOWEVER I RECEIVED A LETTER FROM CHRYSLER THAT THEY WHERE EXTENDING THE WARRANTY ON THE UPPER BALL JOINTS TO 10 YEARS OR 100,000 MILES. IF YOU HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE TO BRING IT IN AND THEY WOULD CHECK IT AND REPLACE THEM IF NECESSARY. BUT IF YOU HEAR NO SUCH NOISE THERE WAS NO NEED TO TAKE ANY FURTHER ACTION. I THINK IT WILL BE A LITTLE LATE IF THEY FAIL BEFORE YOU HEAR A NOISE AS THEY SAY CAN HAPPEN IN SOME CASES. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10106459
19,500 miles · Sep 10, 2004
Equipment
AIR CONDITIONER DRAINS WATER INTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD SATURATING THE CARPET. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10090759
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2003
Unknown Or OtherCrash
PLEASE READ MY WEBSITE. IT HAS ALL THE INFORMATION. I WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS FOR PARKING RV'S ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. PLEASE READ MY WEB SITE AT: HTTP://BOYCOTT-UPLAND-CA.COM THANK YOU. *LA
NHTSA ODI #10041794
31,000 miles · Oct 5, 2003
Suspension
2002 DODGE DURANGO WITH 30,000 MILE AND THE UPPER BALLS ARE FAILING, WORE OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10041287
Mileage unknown · Aug 1, 2003
Power Train
FOIA REQUEST ALL DOCUMENTS RE FAILURE OF THE AXLE ASSEMBLY OF 2002 DODGE TRUCK, ALSO DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE HEAT TREATMENT OF THE CHRYSLER AXLE. NAR 08/01/2003. IN PUBLIC FILE.*MR *CB *JB
NHTSA ODI #10031858
21,000 miles · Jun 29, 2003
Fuel System, Other
LIFT PUMP FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DIESEL PICKUP. LOSS OF POWER FOLLOWED WITH BUCKING/SURGING. THIS LED TO SUDDEN DROP IN SPEED WHILE TOWING AN RV ON THE FREEWAY. MANAGED TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE AS TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND GOT OFF AT NEXT EXIT. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT IF TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY. FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD AND READ, …
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LIFT PUMP FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DIESEL PICKUP. LOSS OF POWER FOLLOWED WITH BUCKING/SURGING. THIS LED TO SUDDEN DROP IN SPEED WHILE TOWING AN RV ON THE FREEWAY. MANAGED TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE AS TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND GOT OFF AT NEXT EXIT. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT IF TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY. FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD AND READ, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS AND MAYBE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10025146
Mileage unknown · Apr 11, 2003
Trailer Hitches
THE TRAILER HITCH WAS BENT SIDEWAYS. THE CONSUMER OWNED ANOTHER DODGE/1999 AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. MR SCC *JB
NHTSA ODI #10014849
11,500 miles · Mar 31, 2003
Electrical System
AS WE DROVE OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH IT TURNED OVER WE NOTICED THE INDICATORS FOR THE GAUGES WOULD NOT COME OFF THE PEGS. WE CHECK OTHER VEHICLES AT THE DEALER AND WHEN YOU TURNED THE KEY TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION THE GAUGES DID COME OFF TH…
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AS WE DROVE OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH IT TURNED OVER WE NOTICED THE INDICATORS FOR THE GAUGES WOULD NOT COME OFF THE PEGS. WE CHECK OTHER VEHICLES AT THE DEALER AND WHEN YOU TURNED THE KEY TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION THE GAUGES DID COME OFF THE PEGS. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10013710
150 miles · Feb 17, 2003
Suspension
SINCE "DAY 1" (4-30-02) VEHICLE SHAKES AT 42 MPH, VIBRATES AT 58 MPH AND 70+ MPH. TRUCK HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER EIGHT TIMES. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? I NEED SOME HELP ON THIS! THERE ARE OTHERS WITH THE SAME TRUCK PROBLEM! WHY NO RECALL?
NHTSA ODI #10007636
Mileage unknown · Oct 23, 2002
Wheels
THE MANUFACTURER OF THE VEHICLE FAILED TO INSTALL WHEEL WELL COVERS. THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT HIS SAFETY. *YH * NLM
NHTSA ODI #567963
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