2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 24about this part
- Share
- 15%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 24 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500, 15% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While accelerating the truck start the decelerate and reaccelerate multiple times within a 2-3 second time period and the check engine light came on for large evap leak. This issue happened a number of times throughout a couple week time period. When I brought it to the dealer they said there was debris in the tank that could have clogged the lines, flushed out the lines and continued on. The issue happened again a couple of weeks later and continued for weeks. I brought it back to the dealer they said the pump was bad and needs to be replace, replaced pump continue on. …”
NHTSA complaint #10578890, filed 2014-04, 81,254 miles“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“Driving down the road wont accelate then loose power , then afew a few minutes drives great then never know when it will not accelate drange losing power like that”
NHTSA complaint #11340058, filed 2020-07, 70,000 miles“Consumer concerned about the 2002 2500 Dodge ram engine. The consumer stated there is a problem with the fuel injection pump and the fuel lift pump. They are covered by warranty up to 100,000 miles, but after that, the pump could cost around $2500 to $3000 dollars to replace. The fuel injection pump and the fuel lift pump have already been replaced on the consumers vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10151970, filed 2006-02, 52,000 miles“(2) vp44 fuel injection pump failures, (1) fuel lift pump failure: at approximately 56,000 miles of service, the first vp44 fuel injection pump failed (documented chrysler p216 code was loaded into the pecm), again at approximately 78,000 miles, the vp44 fuel injection pump again failed, as did the diesel fuel lift pump. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer(s). …”
NHTSA complaint #10102793, filed 2004-12, 17 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216348Nov 29, 2012Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34 | 12% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 33 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 24 | 15% |
| 2001 | 32 | 7% |
| 2000 | 17 | 8% |
| 1999 | 31 | 10% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 9% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 | 12 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500
40 complaintsSteering
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsBrakes
13 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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