2002 DODGE RAM Air Bags Problems
4 NHTSA complaints on file
Air Bags Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM
4 air bags complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM. Of these, 3 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.
4
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
2
Injuries
1
Deaths
All Air Bags Complaints
WHILE TRAVELING AT 50 THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE SLIGHTLY TOUCHED THE GRAVEL ON AN UNEVEN PARKWAY, AND CAUSED THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE FLIPPED AND CRASHED. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS KILLED. *AK WHEN THE TIRE LEFT THE ROAD THE CONSUMER TURNED THE WHEEL BACK TO THE LEFT TO GET THE VEHICLE BACK ONTO THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE FISHTAILED IN THE REAR AND COLLIDED HEAD ON INTO THE CONCRETE CULVERT, FLIPPED END OVER, AND ROLLED UPSIDE DOWN INTO A DITCH. NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THE SIZE OF THE WHEELS SHOULD BE REDESIGNED DUE TO THE CHASSIS. (THE CHANGE OF THE CENTER GRAVITY CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE UNSTABLE) *SCC *JB
THE CLOCK SPRING WAS REPLACED 3 TIMES, THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE DOOR LOCKS, SPEAKERS, AND BODY SCRATCHES. ALSO NO KEYLESS ENTRY AS PROMISED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *AK ALSO THE PASSENGER DOOR REGULATOR WAS REPLACED, THE ROOF SEAM LEAKED WATER *JB
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB
AT 25 MPH OUR VEHICLE T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH. THE OTHER VEHICLE IS COMPLETELY TOTALED, AND THERE IS EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE WHOLE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK IS PUSHED BACK AND SHIFTED TO THE LEFT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE FRAME OF THE TRUCK IS BENT. DESPITE THE MAJOR DAMAGE, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND REPAIRS ARE ON HOLD UNTIL INVESTIGATED. CHRYSLER REFUSES TO PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION ON THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION. DT
Other 2002 DODGE RAM Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Suspension
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
3 complaints
Steering
3 complaints
Structurebody
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Suspensionrear
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
2 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
2 complaints
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint