2002 Dodge RAM Van Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 29%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Dodge RAM Van, 29% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles.
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.
“Total loss of steering due to severe frame rot, which LED to the detachment of the steering mounts on the passenger side. Luckily it happened at a slow speed, at that point had to be towed. Had just exited highway at speeds of 65 MPH. I informed Dodge of this problem approximately 6 months ago, basically they don't care. Vehicle is only 8 years old. If it is happening to my van it is happening to all vans. Action needs to be taken quickly in order to save lives.”
NHTSA complaint #10397262, filed 2011-04, 140,000 miles“Took van in for inspection and was informed that the entire frame had rust issues. Was told the front frame was so bad I should just park it as that anything from the radiator to the engine could just fall out with one good jolt. Did a little research and found this is a common problem with these vehicles as with the toyota trucks. The body shop I took it to said he had 13 of them this year alone. I crawled under there and there are large areas of frame that has just disappeared. Either poor quality steel or improper rust prevention at manufacture point could cause this much damage. …”
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 29% |
| 2001 | 1 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 24% |
| 1999 | 6 | 13% |
| 1998 | 2 | 9% |
| 1997 | 1 | 6% |
| 1996 | 2 | 11% |
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM Van
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM Van
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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