2002 Dodge RAM Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2002 Dodge RAM, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 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.
“When engaging the cruise control it would intermittently cause the vehicle to shift and advance to a higher speed. Dealer was notified via phone. The dealer or a repair shop made no inspection at this time. The vehicle has accelerated suddenly a number of times in the past 3 years. The cruise control was recently fixed but that was because it didn't work at all.”
NHTSA complaint #10115347, filed 2005-04, 3,000 miles“While driving vehicle will experienced sudden acceleration. However, when applying the accelerator pedal vehicle idled quietly, and then suddenly accelerated.”
NHTSA complaint #10117278, filed 2005-04, 39,600 miles“When accelerating. Intermittently accelerator pedal would stick and would not go over 20 MPH. Cause has yet to be determine. Had taken to dealership, but the problem had not been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10040705, filed 2003-09, 30,000 miles“When vehicle is at a complete stop at idle, vehicle will quit running or rev up to 1000 rmps, and lurch forward. Contacted dealer, who informed consumer they were aware of the problem, and their quick solution was to leave air conditioner on.”
NHTSA complaint #8017197, filed 2002-08Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 3 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 3 | 6% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 14 | 4% |
| 2000 | 4 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 3% |
| 1998 | 25 | 5% |
| 1997 | 23 | 6% |
| 1996 | 30 | 5% |
| 1995 | 46 | 8% |
| 1994 | 30 | 6% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 7 | 12% |
| 1991 | 1 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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