14 of the
152 complaints about the 2002 Dodge RAM are about the
engine — 9% of everything
reported for this model year.
Half of the failures with a mileage on record happened before
27,000 miles.
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 ESCAPED BY PUNCHING AND SHATTERING THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE POWER DISRUPTION CAUGHT FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 50,000.
NHTSA complaint #10434257 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesCoral Springs, FL
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
NHTSA complaint #10107291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Townsend, MA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE VEHICLE STALLED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLS, THE CONSUMER IS AFRAID OF BEING REAR ENDED. THE DEALER CAN'T DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10105434 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Quitman, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
COMPLAINT INVOLVING 2002 DODGE RAM TRUCK.*MR (NAR) THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED ONGOING PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE AND REQUESTED THAT THE DEALERSHIP REPURCHASE THE VEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #10048469 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 49,000 milesSAN Antonio, TX
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO PULL OVER AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED.
NHTSA complaint #10071913 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Phoenix, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
A/C "WARMS UP IN HEAVY TRAFFIC OR AT LIGHT. BLOWS COLD WHILE MOVING DOWN HIGHWAY ONLY. I HAVE HAD IT TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS AND BOTH SAY THAT DODGE PUT AN INADEQUATE BLOWER/COMPREESOR IN THE VEHICLE FOR ITS SIZE. ONE DEALERS "SOLUTION" IS TO RUN A/C BLOWER ON LOW SO THAT THE AIR "WON'T WARM UP SO FAST"
NHTSA complaint #10070455 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,000 milesWatsonville, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE IDLES ROUGHLY. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA complaint #10057798 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 2,700 milesWashington, DC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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
NHTSA complaint #10007334 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Washington, DC
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
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
NHTSA complaint #10007248 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50 milesScottdale, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE.*JB...........
NHTSA complaint #10008965 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Cincinnati, OH
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
MY TRUCK STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY UP TO 3 TIMES A DAY ALMOST ALWAY IN THE EVENING. THIS HAPPENS WITHIN THE FIRST 3 MILES THAT I DRIVE. THE TRUCK IS THEN VERY HARD TO GET STARTED AND KEEP RUNNING. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE 3 TIMES, AND HAVE ALSO CONTACTED THE CUSTOMER SERVICE CENTER AND REPEATEDLY GET UN RETURNED PHONE CALLS. THIS TRUCK IS LIFE THREATENING TO ME MY FAMILY AND ANYONE ELSE THAT IS AROUND WHEN THIS HAPPENS.
NHTSA complaint #765350 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Warner Robins, GA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
REPLACED ENGINE TIMING GEAR AND CHAIN.
NHTSA complaint #8013569 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Canyon Country, CA
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN COMING TO A STOP THERE IS A STRONG SMELL THAT COMES INTO THE VEHICLE WHICH THE CONSUMER CAN'T STAND. NLM
NHTSA complaint #8006590 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Clinton, LAFire2 injured
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
THE FACTORY UNDERCOATING WAS PUT SO HEAVY AND SLOPPY THAT WHEN THE ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM HEATS UP THE UNDERCOATING DRIPS ON THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND EXHAUST PIPE "FLASHING" CAUSING HAZARDOUS FUMES TO ENTER THE CAB OF THE VEHICLE THRU THE AIR CONDITION DUCTS. I REQUESTED A "MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET" FOR THE APPLIED UNDERCOATING FROM THE DEALERSHIP BUT HAVEN'T RECEIVED ANYTHING TO DATE. THE FUMES ENTERING THE TRUCK ARE SUSPECTED CARCINOGENS AND COULD HAVE LONG TERM AFFECTS.
NHTSA complaint #752332 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.