Dodge Dakota Generation 2 (2002–2004)

Dodge Dakota Generation 2 (2002–2004) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Dodge Dakota — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 1996–2001 —
Model-year brochures (2)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 2 2002–2004 —
Generation 3 2005–2011 —
Model-year brochures (7)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the Dakota

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Chrysler 4.7L PowerTech V8 2000–2011 8 models 279
Dodge 3.7L 6-cylinder 2004–2011 16 models 184
Dodge 3.9L 6-cylinder 1987–2003 8 models 147
Dodge 5.2L (318) Magnum V8 1989–1999 18 models 50
Dodge 5.9L Magnum V8 1989–2003 14 models 29

Dodge Dakota fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Dodge Dakota prices by year →

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2002 12 694 Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2003 11 296 Suspension, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2004 5 206 Steering, Suspension, Service Brakes

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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