2002 Dodge RAM Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 16about this part
- Share
- 14%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,264miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Dodge RAM, 14% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,264 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dt: the contact heard a rattling noise in the back of the truck. He was making a trip to los vegas, was walking around the truck on and looked under the wheel and he noticed a clamp that held a spring in place broke.”
NHTSA complaint #10132440, filed 2005-08, 37,827 miles“While traveling between 45 to 65 MPH, when vehicle drives over uneven pavement the vehicle rears off to the right. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #10001782, filed 2002-12, 1,000 miles“Left front control arm were not replaced, only the brake pads. Dealership claimed this would fix the problem. However, there was still a clanking noise at front left and right wheel area. Consumer's inspection revealed that on both sides the pivot arms were loose and had rotated several times hitting the suspension arm frame mount area and there were gouges in the frame mount. Further inspection also revealed exhaust leak on the bottom side of the muffler at the back weld or seal of the unit. Consumer planned on taking vehicle to another dealership.”
NHTSA complaint #10007334, filed 2003-03, 2,700 miles“Odi #768732: brake pads were replaced. However clanking noise at front left and right wheel area still existed. Inspection revealed pivot arms had rotated, making contact with the suspension arm frame mount area which caused gouges in the frame mount area. Further inspection revealed exhaust leak from bottom side of muffler.”
NHTSA complaint #10007248, filed 2003-03“While driving the back of vehicle swerved where consumer almost lost control. The tail end sits up high. Contacted dealer and dealer indicated to put cement in back end. Nlmthe wind had cought the back end of the vehicle making vehicle's back end break contact with the road surface causing the vehicle to slide four(4) to six(6) feet to the left. Consumer no longer has this vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #8007864, filed 2002-04Related service bulletins
- 10020139May 2, 2006Rear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds.
- 10013994Oct 18, 2004Stabilizer bar link nut torque specs changed.
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2009 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 16 | 14% |
| 2001 | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 | 49 | 8% |
| 1995 | 59 | 10% |
| 1994 | 47 | 10% |
| 1992 | 3 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 6% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM
17 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 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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