2002 Dodge Ram engine and engine cooling problems

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Dodge Ram — 12% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

12%

share of all complaints

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median reported incident mileage

0 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram model r35. The contact was driving 5 mph when smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from the hood. The failure caused the contact to drive into a ditch but there was no crash. The doors failed to open during the failure so the contact…”
filed Nov 4, 2011
“While driving 30 mph, the engine stalled due to "engine sludge". The consumer pulled over and had the vehicle towed. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determined. Please provide more information. *nm”
filed Jan 13, 2005

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

Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures -- involves installing revised pcv system components. *nj
2500108 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 8, 2008
Positive crankcase ventilation (pcv) system freezes in extreme cold ambient temperatures. *tt
2500106 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 1, 2006
New water pump for 3.7l engine - no longer common with 4.7l. Advanced service information #05-002. *tt
05002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 28, 2005