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!
2002 Dodge Ram transmission problems
17 complaints (15% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 60,000.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 15%
- typical mileage
- 60,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Automatic transmission7
- Driveline: differential unit2
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift2
- Driveline: driveshaft1
- Driveline: constant velocity joint1
- Axle assembly1
- Automatic transmission: torque converter1
- Automatic transmission: lever and linkage: floor shift1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
0k-25k
25k-50k
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125k-150k
150k-175k
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200k+
Dodge Ram transmission problems in other years
Related recalls
Power train: axle assembly
- What is wrong
- On certain 4x4 pickup trucks, the rear axle flange weld to the axle tube could fatigue and allow the brake caliper assembly to rotate.
- Risk
- During rotation, the brake line could separate from the caliper resulting in a brake fluid loss in the rear brake hydraulic system.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install rear brake caliper reinforcements on the rear axle assemblies. Owner notification began december 9, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 02V159000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Rear axle failure
See attached report.
PE02096
What 2002 Dodge Ram owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Dt*: the contact stated the driver exited the vehicle after putting it in park with the engine running. The vehicle began to roll backwards and a bystander got in and put the vehicle in park. There was minor damage done to the driver side door. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 05v462000, regarding the automatic transmission; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 7/25/2006 -
Truck began to vibrate dramatically upon braking. The rotors were warped, the brake pads in the front were too small and was causing the problem, a clunking noise had started coming from the rear as time progressed and returned after repairs. *sc at 30,000 miles the entire rear differentail went out.
The consumer placed the vehicle into park, while exiting the vehicle the door knocked the consumer to the ground. The vehicle continued to roll into a creek. The consumer stated that the gear was in park, however she was not sure if it came out of park. The manufacture will be contacted.
The gear shift failed to move on its on. The consumer had the vehicle towed to the dealer. Please fill in additional information.
Complaint involving 2002 dodge ram truck.*mr (nar) the consumer has experienced ongoing problems with vehicle and requested that the dealership repurchase the vehicle.
Consumer noticed after placing vehicle in park vehicle started rolling backwards.
Recall repair 02v159000 concerning truck axle flanges weld which may fatigueand allow brake caliper to rotate, causing rear brake tube to and leak, resulting in a partial brake loss and extended stopping distance were not done by dealer due to lack of parts.
The vehicles steering, transmission and suspension failed. *ak
Truck has been in the shop four times for the transmission. Consumer states that while driving it feels as through the transmission is slipping. Ph
Questions about the 2002 Dodge Ram transmission
Does the 2002 Dodge Ram have transmission problems?
Owners have filed 17 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Dodge Ram, 15% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2002 Dodge Ram transmission problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 60,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge Ram transmission?
Yes, 1 recall: 02V159000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Ram have bad transmission?
The Dodge Ram model years with the most transmission complaints are 1996 (135 complaints), 1995 (91 complaints) and 1998 (80 complaints).
Other 2002 Dodge Ram problems
Suspension 16Airbags 15Body 15Engine 14Brakes 13Visibility 11Steering 8Electrical 5Acceleration 4Seats 4Seat belts 3Tires 3Wheels 3Lights 2Locks 2
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