2002 Dodge RAM 1500 body problems

Filed Jul 8, 2020 · Body · 150,000 miles · ME

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 Nov 9, 2018 · Body, Steering · 65,000 miles · NJ

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 manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2018 · Body, Electrical · 30,000 miles · AL

A few years after the vehicle was purchased, the dash began to develop cracks and holes. This has gotten worse and worse to the point where a dash cover had to be purchased to avoid things falling down behind the instrument cluster. Currently, there is more missing than still in place in the vehicle. This is a common problem in this generation, and dodge has not addressed it, other than to claim it is strictly cosmetic. The plastic pieces are extremely sharp, and have resulted in a number of superficial cuts when working on the defrost vents, or when adjusting the carpeted dash cover. Other pieces have fallen into the vents and then been ejected into both driver and passenger's faces when the air conditioner/heater are turned on. Pieces of plastic rattle behind the dash, and have fallen into the air conditioner controls and radio harness, possibly being the cause of the failure of the front speakers (but not verified) if they have cut the wires. If the airbag deploys, the perdon in the seat is likely to be blinded or disfigured from the amount of dangerously sharp shrapnel, assuming it has not already been cut and rendered useless. Replacement dashes from dodge are priced at nearly $1,000, which is a ridiculously exorbitant amount to expect customers to pay in order to fix a defective product installed by the company. Overlays of decent quality cost nearly a third of that.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Body, Suspension · 118,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that there was extensive rust, corrosion, and holes along the entire frame and undercarriage of the vehicle. The contact stated that the frame was detaching due to the failure. The vehicle had not been inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000.

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Body, Visibility · NJ

My dashboard has hole in it. Its been cracking for a while and really didn't pay att

Filed Nov 23, 2017 · Body · CA

Dash is falling apart. Every day pieces are coming off. Also I need to replace the heater core and I'm afraid the that the dash will completely fall apart.

Filed Jul 4, 2017 · Body · CA

I'm concerned the cracked dash will become sharp plastic projectiles if the airbag ever deploys.

Filed Apr 13, 2017 · Airbags, Body · 200,000 miles · CA · crash · 1 injury

Car accident occurred when vehicles back cab hydroplaned and fishtailed out of control at less then 25mph and hit a tree head on. No airbag deployed and driver was hurt.

Filed Sep 30, 2016 · Body, Suspension · 158,888 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook and vibrated violently. After stopping the vehicle, it was discovered that the front sway bars detached and the steering control arms separated due to rusting of the subframe. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 158,888.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Body · 149,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked and fractured. The manufacturer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure was not remedied. The failure mileage was 149,000.