2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM 1500
6 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
OUR DODGE RAM 1500 WAS WORKING FINE ONE DAY THE NEXT DAY THE HEADLIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND BRAKE LIGHTS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING. WE CHECKED FUSES AND ANYTHING ELSE OBVIOUS. THE NEXT DAY WE TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC, AFTER HALF A DAY OF CHECKING HE FOUND THAT THE FUSE AND RELAY CENTER (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE) WHICH IS LOCATED UNDER THE HOOD WAS CORRODED. THIS BOX IS NOT AIR TIGHT AND ALLOWS WATER TO GET INSIDE AND CORRODE THE INSIDES. DODGE DEALER ADVISED THEY REPLACE THE FUSE AND RELAY CENTER AND FCM (FRONT CONTROL MODULE) TOGETHER. THE FCM IS CONNECTED TO THE IPM (INTEGRATED POWER MODULE). COME TO FIND OUT THE IPM IS NOT SEALED FROM THE ELEMENTS. THE CIRCUIT BOARD IS EXPOSED FROM THE BOTTOM WHICH ALLOWS WATER TO SPLASH INTO THE MODULE THEREBY SHORTING THE FCM. I BELIEVED DODGE KNOWS THIS IS A POOR DESIGN AND IS UNSAFE BECAUSE...
TRUCK WAS TAKEN INTO THE AUTOWEST DODGE DEALERSHIP TO FIX TAILLIGHTS THAT DIDN'T WORK. AT THE TIME THE TRUCK WAS IN THEIR POSSESSION THERE WERE 2 OPEN RECALLS AND THEY DID NOT NOTIFY ME OF EITHER. NINE MONTHS LATER THE BRAKES, CLUTCH, AND POWER STEERING WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT. ONCE I GOT IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES. TRUCK IS A TOTAL LOSS. TRUCK HAD 31,000 MILES ON IT. DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS DENIED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM. *NM
1) THERE WERE NO INCIDENTS LEADING UP TO THE VEHICLES FAILURES. 2) THE HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT SHUT OFF WHEN ENGINE IS ON / THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND PUMP ARE INOPERABLE. THEY BOTH OCCURRED AT THE SAME TIME. FAMILY WAS STUCK ON RAINY HIGHWAY FOR SEVERAL HOURS. 3) DODGE SERVICE "THINKS" THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER MAY HAVE SHORTED OUT THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE AND RECOMMEND REPLACE BOTH -$750 THERE IS A BACK ORDER FOR BOTH PARTS - APPARENTLY THERE ARE MANY REQUESTS. PART #'S 56045433AF AND 56051036AD. *AK
5 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. *AK
SINCE DECEMBER OF 2001 VERIZON HAS HAD (6) DODGE FULL SIZE VANS INVOLVING 1998-2001 B VANS. ALL (6) FIRES APPEAR TO HAVE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. ALL (6) VANS ARE EQUIPPED WITH THE KELSEY HAYES EBC 325 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS. THREE OF THE FIRES OCCURRED IN THE ABS CONTROLLER AREA OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WITHOUT THE ENTIRE TRUCK GOING UP IN FLAMES BECAUSE THE DRIVERS WERE ABLE TO HAVE THE FIRES EXTINGUISHED BEFORE THE FIRES GOT A REAL GOOD START. THREE OF THE FIRES HAPPENED WHILE THE VEHICLES WERE UNATTENDED AND THE VEHICLES WERE TOTALLY DESTROYED. ON SEPT. 4TH, 2003 A 2002 DODGE VAN WAS REPORTED BY THE DRIVER TO HAVE THE ABS PUMP RUNNING CONTINUALY FOR OVER 2 HOURS. THE ABS PUMP WAS EXTREMELY HOT. HAD TO DISCONNECT THE BATTERY TO SHUT THE PUMP OFF. WHEN THIS VAN WAS BROUGHT INTO THE VERIZON GARAGE THE ABS LIGHT AND THE...
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
Other 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Structure
232 complaints
Electrical System
65 complaints
Unknown Or Other
62 complaints
Power Train
44 complaints
Structurebody
38 complaints
Suspension
35 complaints
Air Bags
34 complaints
Exterior Lighting
25 complaints
Steering
25 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
22 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
22 complaints
Engine
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
13 complaints
Suspensionrear
13 complaints
Tires
13 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
11 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
9 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
9 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
9 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
9 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
9 complaints
Equipment
7 complaints
Wheels
7 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
4 complaints
Power Traindriveline
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingtail Lights
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
3 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Visibilitywiper
2 complaints
Wheelshubcapcover
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsconcealment Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingtail Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brakeindicator Light
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Hubs
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Suspensionrearsprings
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint