Owners have filed 210 complaints
about the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 with NHTSA between 2002 and 2021.
The largest single group is the body & structure.
Across this model's run it ranks 18 of 20 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 25
Against the median year of the Dodge RAM 2500. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 59
11.4% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 51
30% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Body
721.2%
Automatic Transmission
618.2%
Front
515.2%
Fuel Pump
39.1%
Upper Ball Joint
39.1%
RIM
39.1%
Clutch Assembly
39.1%
Gear BOX (Other Than Rack AND Pinion)
39.1%
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
127.5%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
42.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
1610.1%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
2717.0%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
4226.4%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
1911.9%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
2415.1%
150,000+ miles
159.4%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 2002peak 16Apr 2021
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 149,000 milesSAN Diego, CACrash
AIR BAGS
THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #11066927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesSAN Diego, CACrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #11066927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesSAN Diego, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #11066927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,013 milesCarpentersville, IL1 injured1 killed
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT WAS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. WHILE A MOTHER WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE TWO YEAR OLD PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM THE PARK POSITION INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CAUSED THE MOTHER TO FALL. THE CHILD SUBSEQUENTLY FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS RUN OVER BY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CHILD WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE NEARBY HOSPITAL. THE CHILD WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED UPON ARRIVAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS: 2017-6489. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,013. .UPDATED 09/07/17 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10991203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMuskegon, MIFire
SEATS
THIS DIESEL TRUCK WAS STARTED IN ORDER TO LET IT WARM UP. OWNER WENT INTO A BUILDING TO RETRIEVE A PAIR OF GLOVES AND RETURNED 5 MIN LATER TO FIND THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE FRONT COWL AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTED IN ORDER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT HOWEVER THE LOCKING MECHANISM KEPT THE DOORS SHUT SO ENTRY COULD NOT BE ATTAINED. THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND IT HAD LOCKED THE DOORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE BUSTED OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ORDER TO GAIN ENTRY. ONCE THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED THE PROBLEM AREA WAS EVIDENT. THE ENTIRE HEATER BLOWER AREA WAS MELTED.
NHTSA complaint #10586722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesMuskegon, MIFire
AIR BAGS
THIS DIESEL TRUCK WAS STARTED IN ORDER TO LET IT WARM UP. OWNER WENT INTO A BUILDING TO RETRIEVE A PAIR OF GLOVES AND RETURNED 5 MIN LATER TO FIND THE VEHICLE ON FIRE. SMOKE WAS POURING OUT OF THE FRONT COWL AT THE BASE OF THE WINDSHIELD. ENTRY TO THE VEHICLE WAS ATTEMPTED IN ORDER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT HOWEVER THE LOCKING MECHANISM KEPT THE DOORS SHUT SO ENTRY COULD NOT BE ATTAINED. THE TRUCK WAS ON FIRE AND IT HAD LOCKED THE DOORS. THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAD TO BE BUSTED OUT WITH A FIRE EXTINGUISHER IN ORDER TO GAIN ENTRY. ONCE THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED THE PROBLEM AREA WAS EVIDENT. THE ENTIRE HEATER BLOWER AREA WAS MELTED.
NHTSA complaint #10586722 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 122,153 milesTilly, AR
STEERING
I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 5.7 V8 4WD. MY STEERING HAS GOTTEN REALLY LOOSE OVER THE LAST WEEK. I BROUGHT IT IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL. AND THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT MY STEERING GEAR WAS GOING OUT AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE BAD.
NHTSA complaint #11407919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 122,153 milesTilly, AR
SUSPENSION
I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 5.7 V8 4WD. MY STEERING HAS GOTTEN REALLY LOOSE OVER THE LAST WEEK. I BROUGHT IT IN TO DEALERSHIP FOR A PREVIOUS RECALL. AND THE TECHNICIAN TOLD ME THAT MY STEERING GEAR WAS GOING OUT AND THAT IT SHOULD NOT BE BAD.
NHTSA complaint #11407919 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSharps Chapel, TN
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WONT ACCELATE THEN LOOSE POWER , THEN AFEW A FEW MINUTES DRIVES GREAT THEN NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL NOT ACCELATE DRANGE LOSING POWER LIKE THAT
NHTSA complaint #11340058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSharps Chapel, TN
ENGINE
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WONT ACCELATE THEN LOOSE POWER , THEN AFEW A FEW MINUTES DRIVES GREAT THEN NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL NOT ACCELATE DRANGE LOSING POWER LIKE THAT
NHTSA complaint #11340058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesSharps Chapel, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD WONT ACCELATE THEN LOOSE POWER , THEN AFEW A FEW MINUTES DRIVES GREAT THEN NEVER KNOW WHEN IT WILL NOT ACCELATE DRANGE LOSING POWER LIKE THAT
NHTSA complaint #11340058 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 85,000 milesHermiston, OR
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASHBOARD HAS STARTED CRACKING AND SHARP PIECES OF PLASTIC HAVE BECOME LOOSE CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR THEM TO BECOME PROJECTILES IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. SEEMS MOST OF THE PLASTIC TRIM PIECES ARE BRITTLE INSIDE THE VEHICLES PASSENGER CABIN.
NHTSA complaint #11255680 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 95,000 milesSequim, WA
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON AND USED ACCELERATOR PETAL TO ACCELERATE, ENGINE RPM WENT TO MAX AND SPEED INCREASED 20 MPH AND CONTINUED. TAPPED ACCERATOR AND TURNED OF SPEED CONTROL, SPEED CONTINUED. PUT GEAR IN NEUTRAL AND WORKED MY WAY TO ROAD SIDE. FOUND THAT CABLE FRAYED AND JAMMED AT HIGH RPM. DISCONNECTED CABLE AND HAVE NOT FOUND REPLACEMENT CABLE YET. PART DISCONTINUED
NHTSA complaint #11219184 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesSAN Diego, CACrash
AIR BAGS
THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #11066927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesSAN Diego, CACrash
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #11066927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 149,000 milesSAN Diego, CACrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE PLASTIC DASHBOARD AND RELATED UNDERPINNINGS AND SUPORT STRUCTURE FOR EVERYTHING FROM PASSENGER AIRBAG,RADIO, CLIMATE CONTROL AND VENTS, HEADLIGHT, MIRROR DEFROSTER, GAUGE POD, ONBOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG, ETC. BEGAN DISINTEGRATING IN LARGE SHARP PIECES WHILE DRIVING. THESE PIECES CUT WIRING AND FLES FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING AND ARE DISTRACTING AND DANGEROUS IN MULTIPLE WAYS WORSE IF IN AN ACCIDENT. I HAD TO REMOVE RADIO, AND DISABLE AIRBAGS FOR SAFETY. REPLACEMENT PARTS ALONE ARE POTENTIALLY IN THE THOUSANDS, NOT INCLUDING LABOR AND WIRING HARNESS REPAIRS.
NHTSA complaint #11066927 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Walkertown, NC
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH HAS CRACKED INTO SEVERAL PIECES THAT ARE NOW A HAZZARD OF FLYING SHARDS IN CASE OF AN ACCIDENT. ALSO THERE ARE HOLES INT THE DASH WHERE THE PIECES HAVE BROKEN OUT THAT CAN ALLOW DEBRIS TO FALL INSIDE THE DASH THAT CAN CAUSE FIRES OR ELECTRICAL SHORTS.
NHTSA complaint #11057759 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 144,222 milesNorth Highlands, CA
STEERING
I AM HEARING A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, PLAY IN STEERING, TRUCK IS WOBBLING ALL OVER THE PLACE WHEN DRIVING ON UNEVEN ROADS, HISSING SOUND COMING FROM FRONT END WHEN ACCELERATING. PLAY IN STEERING GEAR BOX. THE CLICKING POPPING SOUND I HEAR WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL IS WHEN DRIVING OR NOT MOVING. I HAVE HAD THIS TRUCK PULL FAR RIGHT ON THE ROAD WHEN GOING ON UNEVEN ROADS.
NHTSA complaint #11051463 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,392 milesLake Orion, MI
SUSPENSION
DODGE RAM "DEATH WOBBLE" OR SHIMMY PHENOMENON, WHILE IN MOTION AND ENCOUNTERING HIGHWAY ROAD SURFACE CHANGES.
NHTSA complaint #11022886 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 138,013 milesCarpentersville, IL1 injured1 killed
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT WAS A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER. WHILE A MOTHER WAS ATTEMPTING TO EXIT A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING, THE TWO YEAR OLD PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE SHIFTED THE VEHICLE FROM THE PARK POSITION INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS AND CAUSED THE MOTHER TO FALL. THE CHILD SUBSEQUENTLY FELL OUT OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS RUN OVER BY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL. THE CHILD WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE NEARBY HOSPITAL. THE CHILD WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED UPON ARRIVAL. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POLICE REPORT NUMBER WAS: 2017-6489. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK FUNCTION FAILED TO OPERATE AS INTENDED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 138,013. .UPDATED 09/07/17 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10991203 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 79,950 milesCulpeper, VA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TRUCK GARAGE KEPT FOR 10 OF ITS 14 YEARS. CURRENT MILEAGE 2017 = 90,000. AUG 2014 DASH BOARD BEGAN TO CRACK AND FALL APART - TRUCK HAD ONLY 79,950 MILES! PLASTIC PIECES FALL INTO DASH HOLES AND GET STUCK UNDER DASH AMONGST STEERING WHEEL, ELECTRICAL WIRES/CONTROLS, ETC. PLASTIC PIECES CAN FALL AT ANY TIME WHETHER IN MOTION OR STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint #10969799 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 155,570 milesCorvallis, OR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
WHILE TRAVELING ON I-5 IN PORTLAND, OREGON, I LOST CONTROL OF THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, IT WHEN INTO A "DEAD PEDAL MODE". I WAS ON A VERY BUSY SECTION OF THIS INTERSTATE AND HAD TO IMMEDIATELY FIND A LOCAL OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD NEXT TO AN ON RAMP. IT WAS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. IT WAS AN ELECTRONIC PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10958863 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesRathdrum, ID
STEERING
DEATH WOBBLE. EXPERIENCE WHEN HITTING SMALL/MINOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR RAILROAD TRACKS. VIOLENT SHAKING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRY TO COME TO A STOP. SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT THAT THE DRIVER IS BOUNCED AROUND IN THE SEAT, MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE AND ITESM IN THE TRUCK FLY AROUND. LAWSUIT WAS ISSUSED ON 2004 AND NEWER MODELS BUT AFFECTS OLDER MODELS AS WELL. WE NOW HAVE PAID $900 IN PARTS TO FIX THE "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT HAD WE KNOWN WAS AN ISSUE, WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THE TRUCK. COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN IT IS OUR DAILY DRIVER AND WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PARK IT AND PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO REPLACE IT WITH. CANNOT SELL IN CURRENTY CONDITION HAVING A "DEATH WOBBLE". NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PURCHASED PARTS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10958570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesRathdrum, ID
SUSPENSION
DEATH WOBBLE. EXPERIENCE WHEN HITTING SMALL/MINOR BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR RAILROAD TRACKS. VIOLENT SHAKING CAUSING THE DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP YOUR FOOT ON THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TRY TO COME TO A STOP. SHAKING IS SO VIOLENT THAT THE DRIVER IS BOUNCED AROUND IN THE SEAT, MOMENTARILY AIRBORNE AND ITESM IN THE TRUCK FLY AROUND. LAWSUIT WAS ISSUSED ON 2004 AND NEWER MODELS BUT AFFECTS OLDER MODELS AS WELL. WE NOW HAVE PAID $900 IN PARTS TO FIX THE "DEATH WOBBLE" THAT HAD WE KNOWN WAS AN ISSUE, WOULD NOT HAVE PURCHASED THE TRUCK. COMPLETELY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WHEN IT IS OUR DAILY DRIVER AND WE CANNOT AFFORD TO PARK IT AND PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO REPLACE IT WITH. CANNOT SELL IN CURRENTY CONDITION HAVING A "DEATH WOBBLE". NO GUARANTEE THAT THE PURCHASED PARTS WILL FIX THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10958570 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 30,000 milesBoise, ID
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD HAS LITERALLY BROKEN INTO PIECES AND SHARDS 3 YEARS AFTER WE PURCHASED THE TRUCK. IT IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AS WE HAVE GREAT CONCERNS FOR THE SAFETY OF THOSE DRIVING AND/OR RIDING IN THE VEHICLE. THE SHARDS ARE VERY SHARP AND COULD EITHER PUNCTURE THE AIRBAG OR CAUSE HARM TO AN INDIVIDUAL IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT. THERE ARE MANY VEHICLES WITHIN A PERIOD OF YEARS MADE BY THIS MANUFACTURER THAT HAVE ALL HAD THIS SIMILAR ISSUE. IT IS OBVIOUSLY DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE PLASTIC USED IN THE DASHBOARDS AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT OFFERED A RECALL FOR THIS REAL SAFETY ISSUE. WOULD THEY SETTLE FOR THIS WITH THEMSELVES OR THEIR LOVED ONES IN A VEHICLE WITH THIS ISSUE. THE DASHBOARD IS LITERALLY DISINTEGRATING.
NHTSA complaint #10948163 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1 milesAlbany, CA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASH IS CRACKING AND DISINTEGRATING AND THE SHARP SHARDS OF THE PLASTIC DASH PIECES ARE A SAFETY HAZARD.
NHTSA complaint #10944412 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesTaylorsville, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH STARTED CRACKING IN 2009 AND PIECES ARE FALLING OFF. THE CRACKED DASH AND LOOSE PIECES ARE DANGEROUS AND COULD CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY HARM IF I WAS IN AN ACCIDENT. THERE SHOULD HAVE BEEN A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE YEARS AGO.
NHTSA complaint #10928510 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 101,000 milesBoise, ID
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE SPECIFICS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 101,000.
NHTSA complaint #10928213 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 58,000 milesSistersville, WV
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
DASH CRACKING SEVERELY. IF AIRBAG DEPLOYS PLASTIC SHARDS WILL IMPALE PASSENGER AND/OR DRIVER
NHTSA complaint #10882359 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 198,000 milesFort Myers, FL
STRUCTURE:BODY
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS FRACTURED IN SEVERAL AREAS. THE FAILURE STARTED SMALL, BUT WORSENED PROGRESSIVELY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THIS FAILURE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 198,000.
NHTSA complaint #10871908 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesHayden, CO
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING BADLY AND CRUMBLING. LARGE HOLES ARE FORMING AND BROKEN PIECES OF PLASTIC FROM THE DASH ARE FALLING INTO THE DASH AREA. THE DEALER WON'T DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT.
NHTSA complaint #10781365 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.