2002 Dodge Ram problems

Filed Aug 26, 2021 · Brakes · 220,000 miles · KS · fire · 1 injury

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at various speeds, the ABS warning light illuminated and the vehicle seized. The contact managed to coast the vehicle to the shoulder of the road and place the vehicle in park. The contact exit the vehicle to inspect the engine and without warning when the front hood was open 4-foot flames shoot out from the hood. The contact sustained burns to the right hand. No medical attention was sought. The contact ran to the rear of the vehicle open the trunk and poured water that he had in a bucket on the flames. No police report was made. The fire department was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired or diagnosed. No dealer was contacted nor the manufacturer was notified of the failure. Damages were to the wire harness, ABS module, and connecting rod. The failure mileage was approximate 220,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2012 · Body · 60,000 miles · AZ

The dashboard started cracking around 60,000 miles. It has continued to crack and all of the plastic vent covers have fallen apart into the vents. I have now found out that the insulation in the dash is dry rotting and falling into the A/C vents and causing problems with the A/C motor. This could potentially cause an electrical problem.

Filed Jan 20, 2012 · Electrical, Transmission · 60,000 miles · GA

1) electrical problems. Lights kept going in and out 2) dash cracking and crumbling. Pieces falling into air vents and preventing windshield from defrosting! Dangerous! Could cause an accident. Dash is in such bad shape that if passenger air bag were to be deployed it could kill someone due to flying pieces of hard plastic all over the vehicle. Make dodge recall this product! What are you waiting for? You already have thousands of complaints for this problem!

Filed Nov 4, 2011 · Body, Engine · 50,000 miles · NY · fire · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram model r35. The contact was driving 5 MPH when smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from the hood. The failure caused the contact to drive into a ditch but there was no crash. The doors failed to open during the failure so the contact escaped by punching and shattering the windshield. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the power disruption caught fire. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000.

Filed Oct 21, 2011 · Body · 80,000 miles · TX

The dash in my 2002 dodge ram quad cab pickup began to crack and has now completely shattered. There are pieces that have broken off and are now effecting my heating and cooling system. I am concerned that if I hit a bump to hard that a piece might actually dislodge and harm someone. Or cause even more severe internal damage that might effect my ability to operate the vehicle.

Filed Aug 29, 2011 · Body · AR

The dash was fine no events until sept.2008. Opened the truck up one day to reveal a huge crack in the dash. The dash is cracking in the rate of 2 cracks in 2008 and one in 2009 ,one in 2010. We are up to 4 cracks now. Hasn't been fixed. I am hearing horror stories of this causing serious problems. I do not let my kids ride in it.the more it cracks the less safe we feel driving it.

Filed Feb 9, 2011 · Body · 95,000 miles · TX

Dash cracking on 2002 dodge ram quadcab; not the first vehicle to be experiencing this. Many forums and complaints regarding this matter. Formal complaint on dodge to the federal safety agency. Vehicle had about 95k when first appeared; progressively worse, becoming a driving hazard.

Filed Jul 24, 2008 · Body · 85,000 miles · MD

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram. While the vehicle was stationery, the exterior body paint exposed a white spot the size of a softball. The defect was located on the driver's side door and the hood. In addition, there was bubbling on the exterior paint near the driver's side fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the exterior body paint defect would eventually rust from the inner to the outer surface. The authorized dealer advised that the vehicle be brought in when it begins to rust and possibly repaired at no cost. As of july 24, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an auto body shop for a second opinion. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 89,000.

Filed Jul 22, 2008 · Body · 88,000 miles · MD

After owning this vehicle for 6 years< the paint is starting to peel, and it is rusting from the inside out. Although this is not a safety issue I am hoping you can point in the right direction. Thank you.

Filed Jan 16, 2008 · Electrical · FL

1. Replaced fuse (original equipment) on my 2002 dodge ram pickup for the left rear trailer lights with storehouse fuse bought at harbor freight store. 2. Fuse did not "blow" as it should and "welded" itself into fuse block. I cannot remove the remnants of the fuse. 3. This may necessitate complete replacement of the fuse block at considerable cost. Possible hundreds of dollars.