2002 Dodge Ram problems, complaints & recalls

2021-08-26 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 220,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. the contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the abs warning light illuminated and the vehicle seized. the contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and place the vehicle in park. the contact exit the vehicle to inspect the engine and without warning when the…”

2012-04-24 · Structure · 60,000 mi

“the dashboard started cracking around 60,000 miles. it has continued to crack and all of the plastic vent covers have fallen apart into the vents. i have now found out that the insulation in the dash is dry rotting and falling into the a/c vents and causing problems with the a/c motor. this could potentially cause an electrical problem. *tr…”

2012-01-20 · Unknown Or Other · 60,000 mi

“1) electrical problems. lights kept going in and out 2) dash cracking and crumbling. pieces falling into air vents and preventing windshield from defrosting! dangerous! could cause an accident. dash is in such bad shape that if passenger air bag were to be deployed it could kill someone due to flying pieces of hard plastic all over the vehicle. …”

2011-11-04 · Structure:body · 50,000 mi · 🔥 fire

“tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram model r35. the contact was driving 5 mph when smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from the hood. the failure caused the contact to drive into a ditch but there was no crash. the doors failed to open during the failure so the contact escaped by punching and shattering the windshield. the …”

2011-10-21 · Structure:body · 80,000 mi

“the dash in my 2002 dodge ram quad cab pickup began to crack and has now completely shattered. there are pieces that have broken off and are now effecting my heating and cooling system. i am concerned that if i hit a bump to hard that a piece might actually dislodge and harm someone. or cause even more severe internal damage that might effect my…”

2011-08-29 · Structure

“the dash was fine no events until sept.2008. opened the truck up one day to reveal a huge crack in the dash. the dash is cracking in the rate of 2 cracks in 2008 and one in 2009 ,one in 2010. we are up to 4 cracks now. hasn't been fixed. i am hearing horror stories of this causing serious problems. i do not let my kids ride in it.the more it cracks…”

2011-02-09 · Structure · 95,000 mi

“dash cracking on 2002 dodge ram quadcab; not the first vehicle to be experiencing this. many forums and complaints regarding this matter. formal complaint on dodge to nhtsa. vehicle had about 95k when first appeared; progressively worse, becoming a driving hazard. *tr…”

2008-07-24 · Structure:body · 85,000 mi

“tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram. while the vehicle was stationery, the exterior body paint exposed a white spot the size of a softball. the defect was located on the driver's side door and the hood. in addition, there was bubbling on the exterior paint near the driver's side fuel tank. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they…”

2008-07-22 · Structure · 88,000 mi

“after owning this vehicle for 6 years< the paint is starting to peel, and it is rusting from the inside out. although this is not a safety issue i am hoping you can point in the right direction. thank you. *tr…”

2008-01-16 · Equipment

“1. replaced fuse (original equipment) on my 2002 dodge ram pickup for the left rear trailer lights with storehouse fuse bought at harbor freight store. 2. fuse did not "blow" as it should and "welded" itself into fuse block. i cannot remove the remnants of the fuse. 3. this may necessitate complete replacement of the fuse block at considerable…”