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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 equipment problems

11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 2002 Dodge Ram 15001% of all complaints for this model year.

11
Equipment complaints
1%
share of all complaints
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • The 2002 dodge ram 1500 slt was bought in 2006. 2 months later, the rear end had to be replaced. No warranty. (2000.00 out of pocket). Six months later, the front end went out. (2083.00 out of pocket). No more problems until 6 months ago. Had to replace all wheel bearings and brakes ( 1500.00 out…

    filed Sep 26, 2009

  • Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. In warm weather conditions, the air conditioner system becomes inoperative. Also, in cold weather conditions, the defroster does not work properly. The failure causes impaired visibility in inclement weather and could result in a crash. The dealer stated…

    filed Dec 29, 2008

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19

    23-015-20 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 30, 2020
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.