2002 Dodge RAM 1500 engine problems

Filed Mar 24, 2026 · Engine · TN

I bought this truck new I still own problem is the cooling system does not function properly I have put new radiator and all heat and cooling in it the heat and air does not operate properly I have talked with crysler several times and they will help with issue it’s been like this about as long as I have had it please help me and there’s a whole lot more people with same issue and it’s a very bad problem with the windshield keeps fogging up can not see the road or traffic

Filed Mar 18, 2021 · Acceleration, Engine · 163,000 miles · CA

2002 dodge ram 1500 4x4 5.9l was driving dow hey 10 when my back tries locked up couldn't get it in gear or out almost crash when got it on to side of road and stopped when it finally was able to go in a gear it was reverses and it would just make this god awful grinding nose truck was towed back home

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 194,000 miles · AL

While driving all of the gauges have quit working headlights stay on will not turn off.

Filed Jun 18, 2019 · Engine, Fuel system · 140 miles · MO · fire · 2 injuries

Hello, I have had a problem with my dodge ram the fuel line system just cracked and caused my vehicle to catch fire and blow up while myself in my 7 year old granddaughter was in the vehicle my vehicle has been maintained since day one when I bought it brand new never having problems with it other than your will wells were never drilled out to drain the water in the back I would like to know if you have had other issues with this vehicle on the same incident. Myself in my granddaughter inhale very toxic fumes before we were able to get out the truck as it was on fire and inches away when it exploded.pics and report wont download thank you

Filed Jun 13, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 200,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. While driving 35 MPH, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle, but was unsuccessful. An independent towing company towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic who informed the contact that the wire harness convertible box had a lot of corrosion around it and needed to be replaced. A collision shop was contacted. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 200,000.

Filed Nov 15, 2018 · Engine · 27,697 miles · MN

4.7l engine has a sludge build up problem which in turn causes engine total failure. I've had engine replaced 3 times with brand new remand from chrysler corp. And all engines were installed at ase certified shop and all have blown up also due to this sludge build up problem that chrysler corp is aware of but refuses to admit its engine factory defect and all my engines failed at 1,200 miles/ 1,468 miles/27,497 miles on last engine and all failed of same cause sludge build up.

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 Mar 24, 2017 · Engine · 180,000 miles · MT

Engine failure while driving on highway. Head or head gasket as it is burning lots of water. Flows out of tailpipes. So many problems with this motor it should be recalled as there is no cheap fix. From sludge to overheating problems that ruin the motor there are few options to replace other than a rebuilt that has been altered to correct all said problems. Fairly high priced I might add. Dodge should claim some responsibility and help out rather than ignoring this issue. This engine has failed too many times the same way to be coincidence.

Filed Feb 14, 2017 · Engine · TX

Dropped valve seats locked up my 4.7 liter engin

Filed Dec 1, 2016 · Engine · 147 miles · TX

Parked truck at brookshires to get gas, started truck up and bam blew the intake out the back killed the engine everyone hit the pavement it was so loud like a bomb! Started it back up bad knocking and started to rev itself up to 5k rpms due to vacuum leak with insert damaged on back of intake. Took engine all apart to find a valve seat shattered destroying the head on both sides due to the valveseat breaking into about 20 small pieces it sucked a few over across the engine to cylinders across ruining 2 pistons, both heads, have all evidence still.