2002 Dodge RAM 1500: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Jun 14, 2013 · Airbags, Brakes · 117,320 miles · MI

There was an electrical failure in the wiring system from the fuse block this is known to be a common problem with the dodge rams the ABS light, brake light and airbag light as well as the engine light all come on also the odometer and speedometer also stop working. This stops the ABS system from working as well as the airbags I have had to change the fuse block as well as the rear speed sensor, and the dash cluster because of this over a three year period now, the first time all of my lights stopped working as well as the dash gauges and door locks. Why is this and ongoing problem with this and nothing seems to get done about it the first time I got a copy of a service bulletin and dodge tried to tell me it was only good for diesel models and I have the same issues. There seems to be a real history of these problems with this vehicle and the dealers are all aware of this.

Filed Aug 19, 2011 · Body, Electrical · 65,000 miles · TN

Significant cracks in both primary dash and auxiliary dash section between dash and windshield. Existing cracks growing/opening and new ones developing. Starting to experience unexplainable electrical issues, like power windows, and door locks not working on occasion. Dealer quoted replacement cost is outrageous.

Filed Jun 23, 2011 · Body · 16,000 miles · TX

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated the instrument panel cover failed and the panel broke into pieces, causing the electronic door locks to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle and advised that the heat was causing the instrument panel plastic covering to deteriorate. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 16,000 and the current mileage was 94,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn updated 09/21/11

Filed Jun 19, 2010 · Body · AZ

2002 dodge ram quad cab dash is cracked and losing large pieces beyond repair and is affecting wiring, windows ,door locks and gauges. Speedometer is off and caused us to get a ticket.

Filed Sep 27, 2005 · Electrical · 7,068 miles · VA

I had an electrical problem with the instrument cluster,which caused all of my gauges to stop working. No speedometer, odometer, battery, oil or temperature gauge. My turn signals, horn, interior lights, wipers, and power door locks also failed. I also discovered that I had no stop/brake lights or fog lights, but had headlights and parking lights even though the interior switch was in the off position. Even though this truck was purchased new in january of 2002 at jerrys dodge (now safford dodge, and the three year warranty was just up, I only had 7,078 miles on the truck at the time of the incident. The dealer replaced the cluster but I had to pay. I think this cluster suddenly going out is a major safety hazard. Thank god mine went out in the day time and not at night. I could have been rear ended as it is. This is the fourth incident of a failed instrument cluster that I know of. I am sure there are more, and I have read that chryslerdaimler/dodge has had cluster problems in some of their other vehicles.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Locks, Seat belts · 31,000 miles · WI

The driver's side seat belt retractor continued to fail. The parts were repaired/replaced three times, however the problem recurred. *ak both seat bet retractors were replaced, however problem still exist. Right rear door lock inoperative. Rattle sound over bumps. Right front sway bar link replaced. The steering wheel has been oscillating almost takes the wheel out of this hands. Dealer found ice in wheels/cleaned wheels. However vibration re-ocurred.