2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM 2500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 18th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500. That ranks 18th out of 18 RAM 2500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (40 complaints, 26%), typically at around 62,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 1 fire, 6 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 155owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 40 | 26% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 20 | 13% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 19 | 12% | 65,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 14 | 9% | 49,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 13 | 8% | 62,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 13 | 8% | 82,475 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 10 | 6% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 9 | 6% | 67,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 8 | 5% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 6 | 4% | 51,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 6 | 4% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 3% | 81,254 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 3% | 57,250 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 3% | 84,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 3% | 28,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 2% | 62,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 3 | 2% | 160,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 1% | 79,893 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 1% | 140,500 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 1% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | 120,000 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500.
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.
I purchased a 2003 dodge ram 2500 5.7 v8 4wd. My steering has gotten really loose over the last week. I brought it in to dealership for a previous recall. And the technician told me that my steering gear was going out and that it should not be bad.
Driving down the road wont accelate then loose power , then afew a few minutes drives great then never know when it will not accelate drange losing power like that
Dashboard has started cracking and sharp pieces of plastic have become loose creating a potential for them to become projectiles in the event of an accident. Seems most of the plastic trim pieces are brittle inside the vehicles passenger cabin.
Cruise control was on and used accelerator petal to accelerate, engine rpm went to max and speed increased 20 mph and continued. Tapped accerator and turned of speed control, speed continued. Put gear in neutral and worked my way to road side. Found that cable frayed and jammed at high rpm…
The plastic dashboard and related underpinnings and suport structure for everything from passenger airbag,radio, climate control and vents, headlight, mirror defroster, gauge pod, onboard diagnostic plug, etc. Began disintegrating in large sharp pieces while driving. These pieces cut wiring and…
Other Dodge RAM 2500 years
← 2001 RAM 2500 · 2003 RAM 2500 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 RAM 2500 | 283 | 4 |
| 2011 RAM 2500 | 298 | 4 |
| 2010 RAM 2500 | 236 | 4 |
| 2009 RAM 2500 | 214 | 5 |
| 2008 RAM 2500 | 317 | 7 |
| 2007 RAM 2500 | 361 | 8 |
| 2006 RAM 2500 | 670 | 6 |
| 2005 RAM 2500 | 422 | 6 |
| 2004 RAM 2500 | 582 | 6 |
| 2003 RAM 2500 | 661 | 6 |
| 2002 | 155 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM 2500 | 469 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM 2500 | 211 | 1 |
| 1999 RAM 2500 | 313 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM 2500 | 225 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM 2500 | 213 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM 2500 | 291 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM 2500 | 267 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500?
Owners most often report structure, steering, power train problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 40 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM 2500 model years, the 2002 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.