2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Latches, locks and linkages Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 815 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 815 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rear doors of my 2002 Dodge ram quad cab truck will not unlock. The problem has been reported to my dealer on several occasions, but has not been fixed, since it is not covered by a current recall. The truck is out of warranty, and I cannot afford to have the problem fixed (I'm still making $400+ monthly payments on the truck). At this time, I have not suffered any consequences. Possible consequences are that a rear seat passenger (especially a child) can become trapped in the rear seat of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #10096042, filed 2004-10, 40,000 miles“The driver's side seat belt retractor continued to fail. The parts were repaired/replaced three times, however the problem recurred. Both seat bet retractors were replaced, however problem still exist. Right rear door lock inoperative. Rattle sound over bumps. Right front sway bar link replaced. The steering wheel has been oscillating almost takes the wheel out of this hands. Dealer found ice in wheels/cleaned wheels. However vibration re-ocurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10111243, filed 2005-03, 31,000 miles“As weather gets colder the power locks in the rear of my 2002 Dodge quad cab will not operate. I have to reach in and pull up on the lock manually. Works fine all summer, but as soon as temperature hit about 40 degrees they will not unlock with power switch. I have checked my child safety feature and it is not the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10045310, filed 2003-11“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500. On september 28, 2007, the contact was unable to open the rear driver side door. The door cannot be opened from the inside or the outside. She has not notified the dealer as of yet. The purchase date was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 20,228.”
NHTSA complaint #10204535, filed 2007-10, 20,228 miles“My dealer, united Dodge of las vegas, is unable to remedy a recall, (g28) park shift lock defect, in a reasonable amount of time(over 9 weeks) due to chrysler corp. Only sending two parts a week.”
NHTSA complaint #10220393, filed 2008-03Latches, locks and linkages: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 4 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 0% |
| 2009 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 0% |
| 2006 | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 3 | 0% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 26 | 2% |
| 2000 | 11 | 2% |
| 1999 | 16 | 3% |
| 1998 | 17 | 3% |
| 1997 | 10 | 3% |
| 1996 | 11 | 4% |
| 1995 | 10 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500
278 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
99 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsSuspension
71 complaintsOther or unknown
62 complaintsEngine cooling
58 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
53 complaintsAir bags
46 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsExterior lighting
35 complaintsEngine
22 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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