2002 Dodge RAM Pickup Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 27%of 22 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,615miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup, 27% of the 22 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,615 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Lsd portion of differential failed into small pieces of metal that could have become lodged in gears and caused catastrophic failure and potential accident . It appears that the design of the lsd is faulty as many units have failed. Lsd replaced at owners expense with zero assistance from Dodge.”
NHTSA complaint #10137419, filed 2005-09, 109,000 miles“While driving at 5 MPH transfer case kicked the vehicle into neutral. Vehicle slid down a steep incline. Consumer contacted dealer, who informed the consumer it would be three weeks before the vehicle could be seen. Manufacturer was not aware of the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10057765, filed 2004-02, 4,500 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup. After parking the vehicle, it began to roll forward. Instinctly, the contact attempted to jump in the vehicle to stop it, but she fell and was dragged. The vehicle drove over her left leg, which resulted in her being hospitalized for three months. The contact recently discovered NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The current mileage was 54,690 and failure mileage was 54,615. Updated 04/28/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10223702, filed 2008-04, 54,615 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge ram. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer to have it repaired for NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle remained parked at the dealer the entire day without being repaired. The dealer did not provide an explanation as to why the vehicle had not been repaired. The contact stated that they experienced a failure once before as described in the recall, but could not give any details. The current and failure mileages were 69,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10218117, filed 2008-02, 69,000 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The dealer stated that they did not have the parts available to repair the vehicle. The contact called two other dealers and they stated the same thing. He has been waiting for four months and the vehicle still has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 50,000 and current mileage was 51,000. The consumer stated the dash was severely cracked in 3 places and the windshield needed to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10267478, filed 2009-05, 50,000 milesRelated recalls
- 07V555000Dec 4, 2007On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the…Covers: Dodge RAM Pickup 2002, Dakota 2001–2002, Durango 2001–2002 +1 more
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup
8 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup
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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