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2002 Dodge RAM 2500 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500, but owners have filed 155 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
155
Crashes / fires
10 / 1
Injuries / deaths
6 / 1

Recalls may cover only some 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Dodge RAM 2500 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Structure41
Steering23
Power Train21
Suspension16
Fuel System, Diesel13
Unknown or Other13
Service Brakes, Hydraulic11
Tires9
Engine and Engine Cooling8
Air Bags6
Vehicle Speed Control6
Fuel System, Other6

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 7
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 6
  • Suspension › Front — 5
  • Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 3
  • Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 3
  • Wheels › Rim — 3
  • Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 3
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 3

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 69,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 122,153 miles · reported Apr 13, 2021
I purchased a 2003 dodge ram 2500 5.7 v8 4WD. My steering has gotten really loose over the last week. I brought it in to dealership for a previous recall. And the technician told me that my steering gear was going out and that it should not be bad.
Engine · at 70,000 miles · reported Jul 18, 2020
Driving down the road wont accelate then loose power , then afew a few minutes drives great then never know when it will not accelate drange losing power like that
Unknown or Other · at 85,000 miles · reported Sep 16, 2019
Dashboard has started cracking and sharp pieces of plastic have become loose creating a potential for them to become projectiles in the event of an accident. Seems most of the plastic trim pieces are brittle inside the vehicles passenger cabin.
Vehicle Speed Control · at 95,000 miles · reported Jun 11, 2019
Cruise control was on and used accelerator petal to accelerate, engine RPM went to max and speed increased 20 MPH and continued. Tapped accerator and turned of speed control, speed continued. Put gear in neutral and worked my way to road side. Found that cable frayed and jammed at high RPM. Disconnected cable and have not found replacement cable yet. Part discontinued
Air Bags · at 149,000 miles · reported Feb 5, 2018
The plastic dashboard and related underpinnings and suport structure for everything from passenger airbag,radio, climate control and vents, headlight, mirror defroster, gauge pod, onboard diagnostic plug, etc. Began disintegrating in large sharp pieces while driving. These pieces cut wiring and fles for anything and everything and are distracting and dangerous in multiple ways worse if in an accident. I had to remove radio, and disable airbags for safety. Replacement parts alone are potentially in the thousands, not including labor and wiring harness repairs.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500?

Owners report structure problems most often (41 reports), followed by steering (23). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 69,000 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.