2002 Dodge Ram 1500 structure problems

278 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.

278

Structure complaints

34%

share of all complaints

75,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

5 / 1

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“The beam under the bed of the truck is breaking apart. No other part under the truck had this prob. No corrosion any other place but the beam of the truck”
filed Jul 8, 2020
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the frame around the steering box disconnected from the steering due to excessive rust. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. The…”
filed Nov 9, 2018

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

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