2002
Dodge Dakota

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$18,500
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Available trims

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  • Reg Cab 112" WB Base
    Starts at
    $15,160
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,345 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB Sport
    Starts at
    $16,205
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,345 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
    See all specs
  • Reg Cab 112" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $16,765
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,645 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 131" WB Base
    Starts at
    $18,485
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,274 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 131" WB Sport
    Starts at
    $18,500
    20 City / 24 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas I4
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,274 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 131" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $18,500
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,274 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Base
    Starts at
    $18,755
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,633 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD Sport
    Starts at
    $19,980
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,633 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Reg Cab 112" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $19,980
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    3
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,633 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Quad Cab 131" WB SLT
    Starts at
    $20,775
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,859 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Quad Cab 131" WB Sport
    Starts at
    $20,775
    16 City / 21 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Rear Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,859 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Base
    Starts at
    $21,810
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,582 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
    Starts at
    $21,835
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,582 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Club Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $21,835
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,582 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Quad Cab 131" WB 4WD Sport
    Starts at
    $23,540
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,859 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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  • Quad Cab 131" WB 4WD SLT
    Starts at
    $23,540
    14 City / 18 Hwy
    MPG
    6
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Four Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
    1,859 lbs
    Payload Capacity
    N/A
    Towing Capacity
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Safety review

Based on the 2002 Dodge Dakota base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
3/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
7 years / 70,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6-10 MY and / or 75,001-120,000 miles
Basic
3 Month 3,000 mile Max Care Warranty
Dealer certification
125 point inspection
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Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
4.4 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.3
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.8

Most recent

By Fred Lambert from Fernandina Beach Fl.
Owns this car
April 22, 2023

2002 Dakota Quad 4x4 Sport

Bought this Dakota Quad 4x4 new. It has the 4.7 V8. The absolute Best Truck I’ve ever owned. It’s still lookin and running like new with 250.000 miles on it. Never had any problems with it. It’s sitting in the drive way right now.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Chief from Munford, TN
Owns this car
June 20, 2022

2002 Dakota SXT

Bought my SXT model new in 2002, Traded my 1994 Dakota. Still driving the 2002 daily. It has been an excellent truck. The only problem I had was when I was a mobile technician and drove a company van so my Dakota was mostly parked for about 4 years, the rubber hose on the evaporator canister deteriorated and the check engine light came on. since replacing that, no problems. 156,000 miles and still going strong.
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 5.0
Interior 5.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2002 Dodge Dakota?

The 2002 Dodge Dakota is available in 3 trim levels:

  • Base (4 styles)
  • SLT (6 styles)
  • Sport (6 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2002 Dodge Dakota?

The 2002 Dodge Dakota offers up to 20 MPG in city driving and 24 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2002 Dodge Dakota reliable?

The 2002 Dodge Dakota has an average reliability rating of 4.8 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2002 Dodge Dakota owners.

Is the 2002 Dodge Dakota a good Truck?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. 96.9% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.3
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.8
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