2002 DODGE RAM 1500 Power Trainaxle Assembly Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainaxle Assembly Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM 1500
5 power trainaxle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Power Trainaxle Assembly Complaints
(1)NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE. (2)REAR END LOCKED UP AT 55 MPH, CAUSED US TO SLIDE OFF THE ROAD AND INTO THE DITCH. TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. (3)REPLACEMENT NOT AVAILABLE AS IT WAS DISCONTINUED. PARTS ARE TOO EXPENSIVE TO BE REPAIRED AT THIS TIME. DEALER QUOTE ON PARTS $3500. FAILURE AT 92K MILES ON A $30K TRUCK THAT IS NOT A 4X4. *TR
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ASPHALT TURNED INTO GRAVEL AND VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED, LANDED ON GRAVEL, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS BROKE. THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED, AGAIN, TWISTED, AND LANDED ON ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY. *AK *SC THE AXLE ASSEMBLY FAILED.
VEHICLE HAS HAD REPEATED FAILURES OF REAR AXLE COMPONENTS. ALL APPEAR TO BE RELATED TO OVERSTATED TOWING CAPACITY. AFTER PURCHASING A TRAILER WELL WITHIN THE VEHICLES TOW RATING THE VEHICLE ON THE FIRST TRIP OUT WITH THE TRAILER EXHIBITED A PUTRID SMELL THAT COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THIS OCCURRED ON 07-25-03 AT JUST UNDER 8500 MILES. THE DEALER COULD NOT LOCATE THE SOURCE OF THE SMELL, AN INDEPENDENT GARAGE FOUND COAGULATED DIFFERENTIAL FLUID AND METAL SHAVINGS IN THE REAR AXLE. SEE YOUR ODI NUMBER 786051 FOR A SIMILAR CASE. THE REAR GEARS WERE REPLACED. ON 12-01-03 AT 10638 MILES I WAS ABLE TO LIMP THE TRUCK WITH THE TRAILER ATTACHED INTO SOUTHSIDE DODGE/KIA IN KISSIMMEE, FL. THE ENTIRE REAR AXLE WAS SO BADLY DAMAGED INCLUDING THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SENSORS THAT THE ENTIRE UNIT HAD TO BE REPLACED. ON 12-06-03 MY WIFE AND I RETRIEVED THE TRAILER. THE TRUCK WAS HAVING...
WOBBLE IN THE REAR WHEELS WHICH HAS CAUSED ME ON A COUPLE OF OCCASIONS TO ALMOST LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTIFIED DAIMLERCHRYSLER OF THIS PROBLEM ALSO.*AK
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RIGHT REAR AXLE BROKE WHILE DRIVING 40-45 MPH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK CONSUMER SENT BROKEN SHAFT TO DEALER FOR TESTING, BUT DEALER DENIED ANY CLAIMS, STATING THAT IT WAS DRIVER NEGLECT, ONE PERSON WAS INJURED IN ACCIDENT CAUSED BY THE DEFECTIVE REAR AXLE. *TT
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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
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Engine
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
19 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
14 complaints
Suspensionfront
14 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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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
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
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 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