2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Club CAB years
- Not enough data 3rd of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB. That ranks 3rd out of 3 RAM Club CAB model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 50,076 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 50,076 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 33% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 17% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear axle failure (PE02096) — opened Dec 26, 2002, closed May 15, 2003.
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 my 2002 dodge ram club cab last summer out of oregon the previous owner failed to mention it had this issue with the heating system so unfortunately i do not know the mileage at which it failed or if they had attempted previous repairs. My 2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab heating system has…
Transmission will not shift into first gear when putting in drive. Feels like it's starting off in third gear or something. Works if you put it in first gear, or second, just not drive. It happened all at once for no reason. Also air conditioning only works when moving. If you stop it doesn't work…
The clock spring was defective and the warranty did not cover this -part. The air bag light is on. No recall received. *jb
U joint failed at rear axle after 38,000 miles. *ak
The vehicle's front end shakes when applying the brakes. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and the rotors were found to be defective, and repaired. The vehicle was taken back this week for the same problem. The manufacturer was contacted and there are no recalls to date. *la
Other Dodge RAM Club CAB years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Club CAB | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM Club CAB | 12 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, air bags problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Dodge RAM Club CAB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Club CAB model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.