2002 DODGE RAM 2500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

210

Owner Complaints

14 Crashes 3 Fires 1 Death

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500

The 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 has received a total of 210 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. The most commonly reported problems involve the Structure (29 complaints), Fuel System Diesel (13 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (13 complaints).

Recalls for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500, potentially affecting up to 46,043 vehicles.

Recall 07E104000 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

| 1,657 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."

Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.

Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE...

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Recall 06E024000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

| 44,386 vehicles affected

Defect: CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND...

Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

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Owner Complaints for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500

210 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Structure
Complaints: 29 3 Injuries
Fuel System Diesel
Complaints: 13
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 13
Steering
Complaints: 8
Structurebody
Complaints: 7
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
Complaints: 6 2 Crashes
Tires
Complaints: 6
Suspension
Complaints: 5
Suspensionfront
Complaints: 5
Air Bags
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Electrical System
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Fire
Power Train
Complaints: 4 1 Crash 1 Injury 1 Death
Vehicle Speed Control
Complaints: 4
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 3
Power Trainclutch Assembly
Complaints: 3
Power Trainmanual Transmission
Complaints: 3
Seat Belts
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Service Brakes Hydraulic
Complaints: 3 1 Crash 1 Injury
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
Complaints: 3
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
Complaints: 3 1 Crash
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
Complaints: 3
Wheelsrim
Complaints: 3
Air Bagsfrontal
Complaints: 2 2 Crashes 1 Injury
Engine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Cooling
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Gasoline
Complaints: 2
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
Complaints: 2
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 2
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
Complaints: 2
Seats
Complaints: 2 1 Fire
Service Brakes
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
Complaints: 2
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 2
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Steeringlinkages
Complaints: 2
Structureframe And Members
Complaints: 2
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
Complaints: 2
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
Complaints: 2
Trailer Hitches
Complaints: 2 1 Crash
Wheels
Complaints: 2
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
Complaints: 1
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lighting
Complaints: 1 1 Crash
Exterior Lightingheadlights
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
Complaints: 1
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
Complaints: 1
Latcheslockslinkages
Complaints: 1
Parking Brake
Complaints: 1
Power Traindriveline
Complaints: 1
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
Complaints: 1
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
Complaints: 1
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
Complaints: 1
Steeringcolumn
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
Complaints: 1
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
Complaints: 1
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoor
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgate
Complaints: 1
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
Complaints: 1
Suspensionrear
Complaints: 1
Tirestreadbelt
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
Complaints: 1
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
Complaints: 1
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
Complaints: 1
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
Complaints: 1 1 Crash

Most Recent Complaints

#11407919 | STEERING | | 122,153 miles
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.
#11407919 | SUSPENSION | | 122,153 miles
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.
#11340058 | ENGINE | | 70,000 miles
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
#11340058 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | | 70,000 miles
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
#11340058 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 70,000 miles
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

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Safety Rating for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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