2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 155 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500, 3% of the 155 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,000 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“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 2500. The windshield was damaged by a stone and had to be replaced. A certified glass and body shop technician stated that the seal between the pain and the windshield did not adhere to the vehicle. He further stated that the windshield could fail at any moment. A letter explaining the defect is available from the technician. The speed, fuel system, purchase date, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 27,500 and failure mileage was 27,451. …”
NHTSA complaint #10216847, filed 2008-02, 27,451 miles“Consumer states that the crankcase oil fumes enter the cab at idle or slow speed when the air conditioner is set on outside air settings, when the air conditioner is set on recirculated or cab air only, this condition does not happen.”
NHTSA complaint #8008960, filed 2002-05Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 0% |
| 2008 | 15 | 5% |
| 2007 | 7 | 2% |
| 2006 | 62 | 9% |
| 2005 | 17 | 4% |
| 2004 | 30 | 5% |
| 2003 | 45 | 7% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 1 | 0% |
| 1999 | 4 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 3% |
| 1997 | 9 | 4% |
| 1996 | 5 | 2% |
| 1995 | 3 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 2% |
| 1993 | 1 | 3% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500
40 complaintsFuel system
24 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 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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