2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB Power Trainaxle Assembly Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Power Trainaxle Assembly Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB
2 power trainaxle assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Power Trainaxle Assembly Complaints
AT 65 MPH USING CRUISE CONTROL, DAYTIME, DRY PAVEMENT, GOOD WEATHER, BRAKE WARNING LIGHT AND ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED WITH WARNING CHIME. AT NEXT EXIT, OPERATOR TOOK VEHICLE TO REPAIR SHOP. TECHNICIAN FOUND RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY WORN, ALLOWING TIRE/WHEEL ASSEMBLY TO BE MOVED 1-2'' FROM VERTICAL. VEHICLE HAD BEEN CHECKED DURING STATE INSPECTION LESS THAN 400 MILES PREVIOUSLY AND PASSED. A TOTAL FAILURE IN TRAFFIC AT SPEED MIGHT HAVE RESULTED IN A LOSS OF HANDLING/BRAKING THAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED OR WORSENED AN ACCIDENT. FAILED PART IS AVAILABLE. VEHICLE HAS ALSO SUFFERED NUMEROUS PREMATURE FAILURES INCLUDING: FAILURE OF DRIVER HEATED SEAT, FAILURE OF ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP, NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENT DUE TO ENGINE STOPPAGE AND LOSS OF POWER STEERING, FAILURE OF INSTRUMENT CLUSTER, FAILURE OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS, AND DAMAGE TO SPARE TIRE DUE TO MIS-ROUTED TAIL PIPE. SOME OF THESE ARE MANUFACTURER DESIGN DEFECTS, OTHERS ARE TROUBLESHOOTING OR REPAIR...
ONGOING VIBRATION IN REAR AXLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DODGE HAS ROTATED AND REBALANCED ORIGINAL TIRES, HAD GOODYEAR REPLACE ALL 4 TIRES WITH NEW TIRES 3 TIMES, HAS SENT THE TRUCK TO BIG-O FOR ROAD FORCE BALANCING 3 TIMES, HAS REBALANCED ORIGINAL DRIVESHAFT AND THEN REPLACED THE DRIVESHAFT WITH A NEW ONE ALL TO NO AVAIL. HAS BEEN IN FOR REPAIRS 14 TIMES SO FAR. THE FINAL TIME GOODYEAR REPLACED THE TIRES, THEIR STORE MANAGER PERFORMED HIS OWN TEST FOR VIBRATION. HE MOUNTED AND BALANCED THE NEW TIRES AND THEN PUT THE TRUCK INTO THE AIR ON A HYDRAULIC LIFT TAKING IT UP TO HIGHWAY SPEED. HE NOTED THE VIBRATION, THEN REMOVED THE TIRES FROM THE WHEELS, STILL NOTED THE VIBRATION AND THEN REMOVED THE WHEELS FROM THE AXLE AND STILL NOTED THE VIBRATION. THIS WAS NOTED TO BOTH REPAIR DEALERS, ALSO TO NO AVAIL.*AK
Other 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB Problem Areas
Structure
62 complaints
Electrical System
18 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
12 complaints
Unknown Or Other
11 complaints
Steering
10 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Power Train
5 complaints
Visibility
5 complaints
Suspension
4 complaints
Suspensionfront
4 complaints
Air Bags
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
3 complaints
Equipment
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
2 complaints
Seatsmidrear Assembly
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Child Seat
1 complaint
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint