2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 6about 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 6 complaints about the seat belts 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. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was in a car acccident on the freeway we were at a stop in the slow lane and we got hit from behind by a drunk driver at full speed I was wearing my seatbelt but the seltbelt did not lock letting my face hit the windsheild I didnt break my nose but I had to have strutches my truck is totalled.”
NHTSA complaint #10045822, filed 2003-11, 14,000 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“When the driver's side seat belt is released from the locking mechanism the latch plate gets wedged between the door and the seat. Unable to remove without opening door.”
NHTSA complaint #10024622, filed 2003-06, 17,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 1500. The contact stated that the plastic tethers on both rear seat belts were fractured. The contact stated that the tethers were being used to hold a child safety seat only. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The failure mileage was 110,000 and the current mileage was 136,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10513377, filed 2013-05, 110,000 miles“The consumer was injured when the air bags failed to deploy in an accident. Consumer had two surgeries since the accident and had been unable to receive any help regarding the accident. (passenger submitted report) the seat belt failed as well. Updated 07/17/06. Updated”
NHTSA complaint #10071879, filed 2006-12Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 | 4 | 1% |
| 2009 | 6 | 1% |
| 2008 | 7 | 1% |
| 2007 | 16 | 3% |
| 2006 | 22 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 0% |
| 2004 | 10 | 1% |
| 2003 | 9 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 1% |
| 2001 | 8 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 24 | 4% |
| 1998 | 34 | 7% |
| 1997 | 2 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
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 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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