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2002 Mckenzie LakotaProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints20 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage30kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2015. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Mckenzie Lakota has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Suspension10
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2002 Mckenzie Lakota recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Lpg systems: lines and fittings

Recall 04V-555 · Nov 19, 2004 · 1,637 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE THERMAL DAMAGE TO THE LPG LINE AND PRODUCE A LEAK OF LPG IN THE ACCESS COMPARTMENT THAT COULD RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION OR FIRE.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Structure: frame and members

Recall 04V-483 · Oct 5, 2004 · 3,439 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE THE DRIVER OF THE TOW VEHICLE TO LOSE CONTROL CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR A CRASH RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Mckenzie.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Lakota year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Lakota median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Lakota owners report

Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 MCKENZIE LAKOTA 26 RLD. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE AXLE WAS MOVING OUT OF POSITION. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE FRAME THAT THE AXLE WAS ATTACHED TO HAD FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR…
Complaint 10690664 · Feb 25, 2015 · 30,000 miles

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