2002 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Pickup years
- More complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup. That ranks 2nd out of 9 RAM Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (8 complaints, 36%), typically at around 57,000 miles. Complaints mention 5 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 22owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 5complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup 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 | 8 | 36% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 27% | 54,615 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 18% | 45,300 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 14% | 69,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 5% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 50,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift
Problem: On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position.
Risk: Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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.
Cracking of dashboard, after reading the complaints on here and numerous other sites it appears to be a trend that needs to be looked at. I have cut my hand once already on mine and there is no telling how many other people have also. *tr
My dodge ram 1500 pickup has a very unsafe condition in the from of a cracking and broken dashboard. I would hate to think of coming in contact with it in a collision. *tr
Dodge ram 2002 3500 truck the brake disc pads come unglued from the backing plate defect was found on 3 of the 4 brake disc pads. Dodge is using poor or the wrong glue there was lots of life in the disc pads and was under 30,000 miles on the truck. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram pickup. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The dealer stated that they did not have the parts available to repair the vehicle. The contact called two…
2002 dodge ram 1500 cracked dashboard. *tr
Other Dodge RAM Pickup years
← 2001 RAM Pickup · 2003 RAM Pickup →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Pickup | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM Pickup | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Pickup | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM Pickup | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Pickup | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Owners most often report structure, power train, air bags problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Pickup model years, the 2002 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.