no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
2002 Dodge RAMProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 116 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge RAM, most often about the power train. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2002 Dodge RAM has problems
116 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
17Power train
16Suspension1 crash/fire/injury
15Structure1 crash/fire/injury
15Air bags12 crash/fire/injury
14Engine and engine cooling2 crash/fire/injury
13Service brakes, hydraulic2 crash/fire/injury
11Visibility
8Steering
5Equipment
2710 other systems5 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 17 | 0 |
| Suspension | 16 | 1 |
| Structure | 15 | 1 |
| Air bags | 15 | 12 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 14 | 2 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 13 | 2 |
| Visibility | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 8 | 0 |
| Equipment | 5 | 1 |
| 10 other systems | 27 | 5 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2002 Dodge RAM 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
Power train: axle assembly
Risk. DURING ROTATION, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CALIPER RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
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 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 median. How we score
'88'89'90'91'92'93'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2002 Dodge RAM safety ratings
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: No
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Dodge RAM, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR AXLE FAILURENo recall
In owners' words
What RAM owners report
Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
1) ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. LIGHTS KEPT GOING IN AND OUT 2) DASH CRACKING AND CRUMBLING. PIECES FALLING INTO AIR VENTS AND PREVENTING WINDSHIELD FROM DEFROSTING! DANGEROUS! COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. DASH IS IN SUCH BAD SHAPE THAT IF PASSENGER AIR BAG WERE TO BE DEPLOYED IT COULD KILL SOMEONE DUE TO…
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVER EXITED THE VEHICLE AFTER PUTTING IT IN PARK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO ROLL BACKWARDS AND A BYSTANDER GOT IN AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK. THERE WAS MINOR DAMAGE DONE TO THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A MECHANIC. THERE IS…
TRUCK BEGAN TO VIBRATE DRAMATICALLY UPON BRAKING. THE ROTORS WERE WARPED, THE BRAKE PADS IN THE FRONT WERE TOO SMALL AND WAS CAUSING THE PROBLEM, A CLUNKING NOISE HAD STARTED COMING FROM THE REAR AS TIME PROGRESSED AND RETURNED AFTER REPAIRS. *SC AT 30,000 MILES THE ENTIRE REAR DIFFERENTAIL WENT…
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