CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 has the well-known and documented problem with their dashboards falling to pieces, but it also has engine failure from oil sludge. That's a doube shot of awful in your morning coffee.

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NCAP 5-Star Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

The NHTSA has not conducted NCAP crash tests for the 2002 Ram 1500 yet.

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IIHS Crash Test & Rollover Safety Ratings

Good Acceptable Marginal Poor

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Extended cab pickup

Moderate Overlap FrontSmall Overlap DriverSmall Overlap PassengerSideRearRollover
G Overall
A Structure
G Head/Neck Injury
G Chest Injury
G Left Leg Injury
G Right Leg Injury
A Restraints
Full IIHS Moderate Overlap Crash Test report »
Not tested. Not tested. Not tested. Not tested. Not tested.

Ratings only apply to the model and body or seat type tested. The date of manufacture and optional safety equipment can affect results. For full details see www.iihs.org.

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