2002 Dodge Ram Pickup problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure (7) · Air Bags:frontal (2) · Air Bags (2)
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Compared against other Dodge Ram Pickup model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure 2014-09-03 · 9002849 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
part description: insulator on lever assy manual valve - valve body - rwd transmission issue description: the manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are now available as a kit. if the insulator requires replacement please order kit 68253161aa. insulator only used on auto-rwd
Steering 2005-11-02 · 1900805 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2005-08-04 · 2401305 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
air conditioning (a/c) cooling coil odor. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2005-06-01 · 07 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
emissions recall e07-canister purge hoses. the canister purge hoses on about 7,800 of the above vehicles may develop cracks over time and release evaporative hydrocarbon (hc) which could exceed federal emission standards. *sc
Seat Belts 2003-04-25 · 0801003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
seat belt cinch bar service for various models including 2004 models. *tt
Fuel System, Diesel 2003-04-11 · 1400203 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
diesel fuel transfer pump diagnosis. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2010-12-28 · Structure“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…”
2010-09-20 · Structure · 57,000 mi“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…”
2010-02-04 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 30,000 mi“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…”
2009-05-01 · Visibility:windshield · 50,000 mi“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 other dealers and they stated the same thing. he …”
2008-07-28 · Structure · 65,000 mi“2002 dodge ram 1500 cracked dashboard. *tr…”
2008-04-08 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift · 54,615 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram pickup. after parking the vehicle, it began to roll forward. instinctly, the contact attempted to jump in the vehicle to stop it, but she fell and was dragged. the vehicle drove over her left leg, which resulted in her being hospitalized for three months. the contact recently discovered nhtsa campaign id num…”
2008-02-15 · Structure · 69,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram. the contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired for nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). the vehicle remained parked at the dealer the entire day without being repaired. the dealer did not provide an explanation as to why the v…”
2007-12-14 · Structure · 30,000 mi“i purchased a 2002 dodge ram as new in november of 2001. within a couple of years (approximately 30,000 miles) from purchase, my dashboard started to crack. within a year of seeing the first cracks, parts of the dash had literally turned to gravel. pieces have dropped down and into the components that are beneath the dash, and i am afraid of wha…”
2007-07-30 · Structure · 39,000 mi“2002 dodge ram 1500 dashboard cracks just appeared in a truck that is in showroom condition seems like it would be a safety issue if the air bag goes off in an accident it could cause more injury then it would prevent. *tr…”
2007-05-13 · Structure · 75,000 mi“dashb oard on 2002 dodge ram pickup cracking and falling apart. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.