2002 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dodge Truck years
- About as many complaints as other years 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Dodge Truck. That ranks 5th out of 9 Dodge Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (6 complaints, 27%), typically at around 30,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 22owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge Dodge Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 6 | 27% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 18% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 9% | 45,020 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 9% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 5% | 11,500 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 5% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | 74,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 5% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 5% | 41,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 41,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Dodge Dodge Truck.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Dashboard is cracking. *tr
Dash board just cracked all over the place for no reason. Service dealer stated it was not a warranty item. We now have huge lines of glue to hold dash from falling completely through. If we ever have a wreck there will be huge jagged edges of dash board coming at us.
My 2002 dodge durango r/t 5.9l started over heating. Replaced radiator and thermostat. The vehice still ran hot and started overheating again. Shop said it was clutch fan and coolant temperature senseor. Replaced all that and vehicle started overheating a week later. The dealer said i had to…
Loaded vehicle with 1440lb sand. Upon driving highway (never exceed 55mph) within 20 min vehicle smoked heavily from engine bay. Discovered that vehicle's power steering pump has an overflow valve line that seems to have a pressure valve at the end of it. This hose is connected to the wiring…
The injection pump in my 2002 dodge pu has malfunctioned twice in 14 months and the dealer says that dodge knows that is a problem but nothing will be done about it. And if pump totally fails the truck will not run. I think that dodge should have a recall they changed the truck in 2003 and the pump…
Other Dodge Dodge Truck years
← 2001 Dodge Truck · 2003 Dodge Truck →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Dodge Truck | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Dodge Truck | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 Dodge Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Dodge Truck | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 Dodge Truck | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 Dodge Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 Dodge Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 Dodge Truck | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge Dodge Truck?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, fuel system, other problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Dodge Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Dodge Dodge Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dodge Truck model years, the 2002 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.