2002 Dodge Ram suspension problems

16 complaints (14% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 16
of this car's complaints: 14%
crashes: 1
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Rear
3
Front
3
Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
1
Front: wheel bearing
1
Front: control arm: upper ball joint
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

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125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Ram suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2002 Dodge Ram owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 11, 2005 · Suspension · 37,827 miles · CA

Dt: the contact heard a rattling noise in the back of the truck. He was making a trip to los vegas, was walking around the truck on and looked under the wheel and he noticed a clamp that held a spring in place broke.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Suspension · 40,000 miles · IL

While driving 40 MPH upper ball joints broke, causing the front driver side wheel to separate from the vehicle.

Filed Apr 8, 2003 · Suspension · MA

When the vehicle started out between 15 - 17 rpms, the vehicle vibrated.

Filed Mar 7, 2003 · Engine, Suspension · 2,700 miles · DC

Left front control arm were not replaced, only the brake pads. Dealership claimed this would fix the problem. However, there was still a clanking noise at front left and right wheel area. Consumer's inspection revealed that on both sides the pivot arms were loose and had rotated several times hitting the suspension arm frame mount area and there were gouges in the frame mount. Further inspection also revealed exhaust leak on the bottom side of the muffler at the back weld or seal of the unit. Consumer planned on taking vehicle to another dealership. *tt *jb

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · DC

Odi #768732: brake pads were replaced. However clanking noise at front left and right wheel area still existed. Inspection revealed pivot arms had rotated, making contact with the suspension arm frame mount area which caused gouges in the frame mount area. Further inspection revealed exhaust leak from bottom side of muffler. *tt

Filed Mar 4, 2003 · Steering, Suspension · IA

The vehicles steering, transmission and suspension failed. *ak

Filed Jan 9, 2003 · Suspension · AR

While traveling on the highway there is a loud vibration and bumping noise. Please furnish additional information dealership is aware of the problem.

Filed Dec 31, 2002 · Suspension · 1,000 miles · CA

While traveling between 45 to 65 MPH, when vehicle drives over uneven pavement the vehicle rears off to the right. Dealer contacted. Please provide additional information. Ts

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Suspension · FL

Vibration in front end at all speeds after 30 MPH. Dt

Filed Sep 25, 2002 · Suspension · CA

Truck vibrates a lot on the highway. Nlm

Questions about the 2002 Dodge Ram suspension

Does the 2002 Dodge Ram have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 16 complaints about the suspension of the 2002 Dodge Ram, 14% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Dodge Ram suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Ram suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Ram have bad suspension?

The Dodge Ram model years with the most suspension complaints are 1995 (59 complaints), 1996 (48 complaints) and 1994 (47 complaints).