2002 DODGE RAM Suspension Problems
7 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 2002 DODGE RAM
7 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE RAM. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM WERE NOT REPLACED, ONLY THE BRAKE PADS. DEALERSHIP CLAIMED THIS WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, THERE WAS STILL A CLANKING NOISE AT FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL AREA. CONSUMER'S INSPECTION REVEALED THAT ON BOTH SIDES THE PIVOT ARMS WERE LOOSE AND HAD ROTATED SEVERAL TIMES HITTING THE SUSPENSION ARM FRAME MOUNT AREA AND THERE WERE GOUGES IN THE FRAME MOUNT. FURTHER INSPECTION ALSO REVEALED EXHAUST LEAK ON THE BOTTOM SIDE OF THE MUFFLER AT THE BACK WELD OR SEAL OF THE UNIT. CONSUMER PLANNED ON TAKING VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. *TT *JB *TS
ODI #768732: BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER CLANKING NOISE AT FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEEL AREA STILL EXISTED. INSPECTION REVEALED PIVOT ARMS HAD ROTATED, MAKING CONTACT WITH THE SUSPENSION ARM FRAME MOUNT AREA WHICH CAUSED GOUGES IN THE FRAME MOUNT AREA. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED EXHAUST LEAK FROM BOTTOM SIDE OF MUFFLER. *TT *JB
THE VEHICLES STEERING, TRANSMISSION AND SUSPENSION FAILED. *AK *NLM
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY THERE IS A LOUD VIBRATION AND BUMPING NOISE. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NLM
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TRUCK VIBRATES A LOT ON THE HIGHWAY. NLM
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WHILE DRIVING THE BACK OF VEHICLE SWERVED WHERE CONSUMER ALMOST LOST CONTROL. THE TAIL END SITS UP HIGH. CONTACTED DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED TO PUT CEMENT IN BACK END. NLMTHE WIND HAD COUGHT THE BACK END OF THE VEHICLE MAKING VEHICLE'S BACK END BREAK CONTACT WITH THE ROAD SURFACE CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SLIDE FOUR(4) TO SIX(6) FEET TO THE LEFT. CONSUMER NO LONGER HAS THIS VEHICLE. *JG
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VEHICLE VIBRATES VIOLENTLY AT SPEEDS OF 60MPH AND HIGHER. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
Other 2002 DODGE RAM Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
11 complaints
Structure
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
6 complaints
Unknown Or Other
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 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