2002 Dodge RAM Equipment Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the equipment of the 2002 Dodge RAM, 4% of the 116 complaints for this model year. 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.
“1. Replaced fuse (original equipment) on my 2002 Dodge RAM pickup for the left rear trailer lights with storehouse fuse bought at harbor freight store. 2. Fuse did not blow as it should and welded itself into fuse block. I cannot remove the remnants of the fuse. 3. This may necessitate complete replacement of the fuse block at considerable cost. Possible hundreds of dollars.”
NHTSA complaint #10215125, filed 2008-01“The board 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 quad cab dashboard is all cracked and breaking apart. Read about this problem in my local action line section where other Dodge owners of different models between the years 2000 and newer were having the same problem. The dashboard started cracking near the vents and has proceeded to break in other places along the entire dashboard, about less than a month after the warranty expired. I' have asked around to people related in the industry, and have been informed that was a very costly repair. Several hundred dollars worth. …”
NHTSA complaint #10193686, filed 2007-06“The clock spring was replaced 3 times, there was a problem with the door locks, speakers, and body scratches. Also no keyless entry as promised when the vehicle was purchased. Also the passenger door regulator was replaced, the roof seam leaked water”
NHTSA complaint #10017850, filed 2003-05“Dt: the contact owns a 1992 haul right 60 boat trailer manufactured by b and m. While traveling 60 MPH the tongue broke where it hooks on the truck, causing the boat and the trailer to fall down and hit the pavement. When the boat trailer was inspected it showed additional weakness in the tongue. The consumer product safety commission told the contact to contact NHTSA because the trailer had brake lights. She has tried to contact the boat manufacturer, and could not contact them by phone or letter. They have not gotten a response, and the dealership was out of business.”
NHTSA complaint #10136245, filed 2005-09Related service bulletins
- 10013993Oct 18, 2004Maintenance schedule information.
Equipment: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 1 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 2% |
| 2000 | 8 | 5% |
| 1999 | 5 | 1% |
| 1998 | 7 | 1% |
| 1997 | 7 | 2% |
| 1996 | 13 | 2% |
| 1995 | 13 | 2% |
| 1994 | 8 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsBody and structure
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM
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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