2002 Dodge RAM 2500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 155 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 13, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 has problems
155 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 40 | 3 |
| Steering | 20 | 2 |
| Power train | 19 | 4 |
| Suspension | 14 | 0 |
| Fuel system, diesel | 13 | 0 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 10 | 1 |
| Tires | 9 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 8 | 0 |
| Fuel system, other | 6 | 0 |
| 15 other systems | 47 | 11 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do structure problems start?
62kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 32 structure complaints. 78% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2002 vs. every other RAM 2500 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 RAM 2500 median. How we score
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What RAM 2500 owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FAILURE STARTED SMALL, BUT WORSENED PROGRESSIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD HAD A HOLE THAT WAS INCREASING IN SIZE AND IT WAS COLLAPSING. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING WAS MALFUNCTIONING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE…
DASH BOARD IS CRUMBLING EXPOSING NUMEROUS CONTROLS, GAUGES, WIRING, AND AIRBAG COMPONENTS WHICH IS A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN. THE A/C HAS SEIZED TO WORK ANYMORE DUE TO ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WHICH IS SPREADING TO OTHER CONTROL GAUGES AND COMPONENTS. THE SAFETY OF THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS NOW A CONCERN. *TR
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