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2002 Dodge RAM PickupProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 22 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup, most often about the structure. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints229 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage57kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 28, 2010. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup has problems

22 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
Structure80
Power train61
Air bags44
Electrical system31
Engine and engine cooling10
Service brakes, hydraulic10
Suspension11
Trailer hitches10
Vehicle speed control10
2 other systems20

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

1 recall

2002 Dodge RAM Pickup 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

Lever and linkage: column shift

Recall 07V-555 · Dec 4, 2007 · 576,418 vehicles

Risk. EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

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 Dodge.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other RAM Pickup 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 Pickup median. How we score

'92'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE FAILUREPE02096 · closed May 15, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What RAM Pickup owners report

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

CRACKING OF DASHBOARD, AFTER READING THE COMPLAINTS ON HERE AND NUMEROUS OTHER SITES IT APPEARS TO BE A TREND THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT. I HAVE CUT MY HAND ONCE ALREADY ON MINE AND THERE IS NO TELLING HOW MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE ALSO. *TR
Complaint 10372653 · Dec 28, 2010
MY DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP HAS A VERY UNSAFE CONDITION IN THE FROM OF A CRACKING AND BROKEN DASHBOARD. I WOULD HATE TO THINK OF COMING IN CONTACT WITH IT IN A COLLISION. *TR
Complaint 10356382 · Sep 20, 2010 · 57,000 miles
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM PICKUP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V555000 (POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED TWO…
Complaint 10267478 · May 1, 2009 · 50,000 miles

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