2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Visibility Problems
Owners have filed 51 complaints with NHTSA about visibility problems on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500, 6% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 57,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “side mirror” (10% of reports).
- 51visibility complaints
- 57,000median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 0mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 33%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Side mirror: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
- Blower motor: mentioned in 5 of 51 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do visibility problems happen?
Based on 27 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 51 complaints, 1 mention a crash.
Dodge RAM 1500 visibility complaints by model year
| Model year | Visibility complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 1500 | 2 | 0% | 6,000 |
| 2011 RAM 1500 | 1 | 0% | 2,000 |
| 2010 RAM 1500 | 8 | 2% | 43,066 |
| 2009 RAM 1500 | 28 | 4% | 64,077 |
| 2008 RAM 1500 | 12 | 2% | 36,000 |
| 2007 RAM 1500 | 12 | 2% | 38,950 |
| 2006 RAM 1500 | 56 | 7% | 45,000 |
| 2005 RAM 1500 | 27 | 2% | 62,500 |
| 2004 RAM 1500 | 16 | 1% | 50,000 |
| 2003 RAM 1500 | 24 | 2% | 80,000 |
| 2002 RAM 1500 | 51 | 6% | 57,000 |
| 2001 RAM 1500 | 12 | 1% | 70,000 |
| 2000 RAM 1500 | 9 | 2% | 50,000 |
| 1999 RAM 1500 | 8 | 1% | 100,000 |
| 1998 RAM 1500 | 14 | 3% | 97,000 |
| 1997 RAM 1500 | 14 | 4% | 20,000 |
| 1996 RAM 1500 | 9 | 3% | 87,424 |
| 1995 RAM 1500 | 4 | 2% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality.
Risk: This could potentially affect rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install a mirror detent retainer kit to correct this condition. Owner notification began on april 10, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BLOWER MOTOR WIRING WAS DAMAGED IN THE VEHICLE AND FAILED TO PRODUCE HEAT IN COLD WEATHER. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED ANCHORAGE CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP (2601 EAST 5TH AVENUE, ANCHORAGE, AL…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving 75 mph, the hvac blower motor failed to operate without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 03v078000 (steering). The failure…
The heater "vent control" has stopped working on my truck and i can no longer select "defrost" in my truck. This is a huge safety issue, as the vehicle cannot be driven without clear visibility through the front windshield. Apparently, this is a common issue for dodge ram trucks and has never been…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2002 Dodge RAM 1500s have visibility problems?
No. NHTSA has 51 owner complaints about visibility for the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 (6% of the 815 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 visibility?
Yes: 1 safety recall list visibility. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do visibility problems start?
The median reported mileage is 57,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about visibility problems on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500?
The most frequent phrase is “side mirror”, in 5 of 51 complaints, followed by “blower motor” (5).
Other 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 problems
See all 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 problems or visibility problems across all RAM 1500 years.