2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 8%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the brakes of the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500, 8% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,500 miles. 1 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.
“Have had nothing but trouble with my 02 RAM 2500 truck. Rear brake pads had nothing but rust holding the pads in place, had the turbo and fuel pump replaced, u-joints and yoke on 4wd shaft worn out and hanger bearing on rear drive shaft worn out at about 70,000mi, tail gate cable broke after only two years, when clicking from high beam to low beam occasionally all lights go out, cannot use heated mirrors because they will blow a fuse and I won't have any heat, and now all ball joints and tie rod ends are worn and need replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200035, filed 2007-08, 50,000 miles“Vehicle was traveling at 20 MPH when all of a sudden the driver noticed that he lost the steering and brakes. The power steering and the brakes failed when the consumer was hooking the vehicle up to a trailer. The brake failure returned and caused an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10113406, filed 2005-03, 1,520 miles“During a routine stop at red light on 55 MPH road the metal brake line ruptured where it is routed along the frame between the gas tank and frame. Rusted through, no way to inspect. Dealer reported this was a common failure on Dodge pick-ups. During this stop the pedal went to the floor, able to pump and get a little front brake, and the ABS and brake lights came on in the dash assembly. I crimped the line added brake fluid and limped to local dealer for replacement. Dealer knows about problem so Dodge has to know and should change material or routing of brake line. …”
NHTSA complaint #10200239, filed 2007-08, 32,275 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 2500. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes locked up. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing; however, the specifics of the diagnosis could not be provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 101,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10928213, filed 2016-11, 101,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 2500. While approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed but it took a greater amount of distance to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10706358, filed 2015-04, 180,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11034393Jun 26, 2026Trac-Rite Operation Diagnosis, Chatter, Shudder, Moving From A Stop And Turning
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14 | 5% |
| 2011 | 10 | 3% |
| 2010 | 5 | 2% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 5 | 2% |
| 2007 | 15 | 4% |
| 2006 | 21 | 3% |
| 2005 | 9 | 2% |
| 2004 | 18 | 3% |
| 2003 | 20 | 3% |
| 2002 | 13 | 8% |
| 2001 | 34 | 7% |
| 2000 | 29 | 14% |
| 1999 | 72 | 23% |
| 1998 | 44 | 20% |
| 1997 | 39 | 18% |
| 1996 | 80 | 27% |
| 1995 | 61 | 23% |
| 1994 | 42 | 25% |
| 1993 | 17 | 44% |
| 1992 | 10 | 31% |
| 1991 | 8 | 50% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500
40 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsTires
9 complaintsEngine cooling
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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