2002 Dodge RAM Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%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 3 complaints about the seat belts of the 2002 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“While driving approximately 45mph, had an accident by rear ending vehicle in front. Abs braking system had locked up. This caused the vehicle to skid into the vehicle in front. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Front end of vehicle was destroyed. Also, seat belts failed to restrain and driver suffered chest pains from hitting steering wheel, and had to be taken to hospital.”
NHTSA complaint #10026688, filed 2003-07“At 25mph vehicle crashed, upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Cause unknown. Dealer notified. The sudden impact caused consumer to hit the steering wheel causing contusions to sternum and breast. The seatbelt did not lock. Consumer was to the left side of the steering wheel in between the door and steering wheel.”
NHTSA complaint #8011683, filed 2002-06Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 3% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 5 | 3% |
| 1999 | 15 | 4% |
| 1998 | 16 | 3% |
| 1997 | 5 | 1% |
| 1996 | 7 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 18 | 4% |
| 1993 | 1 | 2% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 9 | 32% |
| 1988 | 3 | 14% |
| 1987 | 8 | 44% |
| 1986 | 6 | 33% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
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 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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