Model year record

2002 Dodge RAM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 152 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V185000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
44,588
Reported to NHTSA
2004-04-12
Owners notified
2004-09-27

Defect description

ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.

Safety risk

THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR FOR ELECTROLYTE DAMAGE AND REPLACE THE CONNECTOR AS NECESSARY. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 02V159000

Power train: axle assembly

Component
Power train: axle assembly
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
46,000
Reported to NHTSA
2002-06-13
Owners notified
2002-12-09

Defect description

ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE REAR AXLE FLANGE WELD TO THE AXLE TUBE COULD FATIGUE AND ALLOW THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO ROTATE.

Safety risk

DURING ROTATION, THE BRAKE LINE COULD SEPARATE FROM THE CALIPER RESULTING IN A BRAKE FLUID LOSS IN THE REAR BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL REAR BRAKE CALIPER REINFORCEMENTS ON THE REAR AXLE ASSEMBLIES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 9, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Air bags: frontal1123,000 mi
Structure988,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission760,000 mi
Suspension72,700 mi
Engine and engine cooling640,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior6
Unknown or other555,000 mi
Air bags411,000 mi
Equipment4
Service brakes, hydraulic412,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine350 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip320 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor333,000 mi
Steering35,000 mi
Structure: body380,000 mi
Suspension: front3
Suspension: rear3
Electrical system260,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system2
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe22,700 mi
Power train260,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
Power train: driveline: differential unit23,670 mi
Power train: driveline: driveshaft2
Seats: front assembly: head restraint226,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: recliner212,000 mi
Steering: gear box: shaft sector2
Steering: rack and pinion2
Structure: body: door2
Tires25,000 mi
Vehicle speed control23,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal230,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs2
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel1
Electrical system: ignition: switch1
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer: LPG systems: water heater1
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Interior lighting1
Latches/locks/linkages1
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch1
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly1
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint1
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: anchorage1
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly1
Seat belts: front: retractor1
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1220,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum1
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar1
Steering: column1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack150,000 mi
Structure: body: tailgate1
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint140,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing11,000 mi
Suspension: rear: springs: leaf spring assembly137,827 mi
Tires: valve1
Trailer hitches1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: glass, side/rear1
Visibility: power window devices and controls1
Wheels111,000 mi

The 2001 model has about a third as many complaints as this one. The 2003 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.