2002 DODGE RAM 2500 Trailer Hitches Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Trailer Hitches Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500
2 trailer hitches complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Trailer Hitches Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. WHILE PULLING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY WITH A TRAILER IN TOW, THE BRAKE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKES ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. BRAKE FLUID BEGAN TO LEAK. THE CONTACT, WHO IS A MECHANIC, INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND NOTICED THAT THE REAR AND FRONT BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED AND THE HITCH FAILED. THE BRAKE LINES WERE REPLACED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN HITCH RECALL NUMBER 872. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 130,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000. UPDATED 10/18/07 *TR UPDATED 03/08/10 THE CONSUMER OFFERED HIS OPINION REGARDING THE SUDDEN ACCELERATIONS PROBLEMS WITH TOYOTA. UPDATED 03/18/10
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 TURBO DIESEL. IN MAY 2003 THE TRAILER THAT WAS ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE DETACHED AND FORCED THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A BRICK WALL AT 60 MPH. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. ALSO, THE SEAT BELT FAILED NEAR THE FASTENER, BUT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SAME YEAR WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH AND APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION A VEHICLE TURNED IN FRONT OF CONTACT'S VEHICLE AND HE STRUCK THE VEHICLE FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE VEHICLE'S DASHBOARD CONTAINED LARGE CRACKS THAT HE COULD FIT HIS HAND. THE DEALER STATED THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAGS WERE A MAJOR SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE THEY MAY FAIL TO DEPLOY AGAIN IF ANOTHER CRASH OCCURRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 42,000 ,AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS...
Other 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas
Structure
29 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
13 complaints
Unknown Or Other
13 complaints
Steering
8 complaints
Structurebody
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
6 complaints
Tires
6 complaints
Suspension
5 complaints
Suspensionfront
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Electrical System
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Trainclutch Assembly
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Belts
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
3 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
3 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
3 complaints
Wheelsrim
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
2 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
2 complaints
Steeringlinkages
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Parking Brake
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissionfloor Shift Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint