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2002 Dodge Dakota

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

5

5 current

Combined

15.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,898

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2007389 · manufacturer campaign G28

5 December 2007

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2001–2002 · Durango 2001–2002 · Ram 2001–2002

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperable. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the PARK position with the ignition key removed (or in the lock position) or it could allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the PARK position. This could allow the vehicle to roll away, possibly causing property damage and/or personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly.

39,078 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2004439 · manufacturer campaign D47

20 December 2004

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2000–2003 · Durango 2000–2003

What is wrong

On certain four wheel drive vehicles, if moisture leaks into the front suspension upper ball joint, evacuation of the lubricant and corrosion of the joint may cause the joint to wear progressively over an extended period of time. A worn upper ball joint could separate, causing a loss of vehicle control which may result in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the upper ball joints with a revised assembly having improved sealing integrity. Two wheel drive models will be covered by an extended warranty of 10 years or 160,000 kms.

57,649 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2004155 · manufacturer campaign D22

6 May 2004

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2002–2004 · Durango 2002–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor assembly may become susceptible to water intrusion that could cause internal corrosion and result in partial or complete loss of front windshield wiping capability.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor with a revised version that contains a water shield.

30,456 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Label

Transport Canada recall 2003341 · manufacturer campaign C41

19 December 2003

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2002

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the certification label does not meet the requirements of CMVSS 120. The Gross Axle Weight Ratings (GAWR) on the label exceeds the load carrying capacity of the minimum size tire listed on the label.

What the dealer will do

Owners will be provided with vehicle certification label overlays containing corrected information relative to vehicle GAWR and tire size.

2,631 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanCompliance Mfr

Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2003245 · manufacturer campaign C35

14 October 2003

Transport Canada lists: Dakota 2001–2003

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the headlamp and dash wiring harness may be chafed by the actuation of the clutch pedal. This could result in abnormal operation of the wipers, turn signals, horn or lighting systems.

What the dealer will do

Dealer will reroute the wiring harness.

6,065 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Pickup truck: Standard
In its class
More efficient than 50% of 107 2002 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
363 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2002 Dodge Dakota have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2002 Dodge Dakota get?
NRCan rates the 2002 Dodge Dakota at 15.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 363 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 10 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2002 Dodge Dakota for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,898 in fuel, producing roughly 7,300 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.