2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab: sudden loss of power

Filed Feb 25, 2010 · Engine · 81,086 miles · PA

2002 dodge ram 1500 4.7 engine defect defective cylinder heads, loss of oil pressure engine lock up with loss of power steering and power brakes I have found hundreds of reports of engine failure they most often start with a cylinder misfire and go from their.

Filed Apr 8, 2008 · Fuel system · 87,260 miles · 00

Vehicle stalled on freeway - loss of power - could not start.

Filed Mar 5, 2007 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · NC

Tl*- the contact stated that while driving at about 60 MPH in the 2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab the transmission locked. The truck disengaged from overdrive, and the overdrive light turned on. He pushed the button to engage the overdrive. He drove about one mile and the transmission light turned on. He had to drive another 1/2 mile to get to safe place. Once there he put the truck in neutral, set the emergency brake ,and he checked the transmission fluid. He stated that when he checked the transmission fluid it seemed that there was too much on the dip stick. He turned off the vehicle and let the vehicle sit for about five minutes, checked again., and the fluid was normal on the dip stick. When he restarted the vehicle all lights on dash seemed to be normal. He drove another 100 miles and the vehicle was fine. He stated that the next morning he drove to work and back home, and the next day the transmission slipped. The next day the over drive off light turned on and the vehicle lost power. Mhad to put the vehicle in first gear and drove to the dealership. The contact stated that this vehicle had 87,000 miles, and was informed him that something came loose in the transmission ,and that was what caused the transmission to seize. The contact called the manufacturer, and was told that maybe someone will get back with him at later date. The current mileage was 87879.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · NH

At 65 MPH using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and ABS warning light illuminated with warning chime. At next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. Technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. Vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. A total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. Failed part is available. Vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. Some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. Two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.

Filed Jun 18, 2006 · Steering · 72,000 miles · PA

For no apparent reason and without warning, the rack and pinion steering failed causing excessive leaking of power steering fluid and failure of the power steering. Dodge/chrysler denied any assistance to the issue. The vehicle is a 2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab, 4.7 liter engine. 72,000 highway miles. It has come to my attention from the dealer that this is a common problem that can happen 2,000 miles to 200,000 miles indicating the continued use of a defective part. Despite my willingness to accept the labor costs of the repair chrysler refuses to assist with the cost of the $600.00 part. There is no after market part available due to the truck being "too new" according to the dealer. This part failed due to a manufacturing issue and not abuse on my part. The part can not be repaired and must be replaced since dodge/chrysler does not supply a parts package to repair the part. Due to this fact the part must be replaced and not repaired. This is also a great safety issue as the power steering leaked out without warning causing the loss of power steering. An accident could have resulted from the loss of power steering.