2002 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls and problems

The 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup has 1 recall and 22 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 4 RAM Pickup model years — the most of any year.

1recalls
22complaints
5crashes
1fires
3injuries
50,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Power Train

Dec 4, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V555000 · 576,418 vehicles

Problem: On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system May become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the "park" position.

Original NHTSA wording

ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Risk: Either of these conditions could allow the vehicle to roll away causing a crash without warning.

Original NHTSA wording

EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy & notes

Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2008. Owners May contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Chrysler recall no. G28.customers May also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure8
Power Train6
Air Bags4
Electrical System3
Engine1
Equipment1
Service Brakes1
Suspension1
Trailer Hitches1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 4 complaints20022003: 5 complaints200352004: 2 complaints20042005: 1 complaints20052007: 3 complaints20072008: 3 complaints20082009: 1 complaints20092010: 3 complaints20103

NHTSA investigations

REAR AXLE FAILURE

PE02096 · opened Dec 26, 2002 · closed May 15, 2003
Summary

SEE ATTACHED REPORT.

2002 vs. other Dodge RAM Pickup years

2000: 8 complaints20002001: 20 complaints20012002: 22 complaints2002222003: 14 complaints200314

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup, the latest from Dec 4, 2007 (power train). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (8), power train (6), air bags (4). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.