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.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,500 miles

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Jul 072003

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While driving approximately 45mph, had an accident by rear ending vehicle in front. ABS braking system had locked up. This caused the vehicle to skid into the vehicle in front. Air bags failed to deploy upon impact. Front end of vehicle was destroyed. Also, seat belts failed to restrain and driver suffered chest pains from hitting steering wheel, and had to be taken to hospital.

- Homosassa, FL, USA

problem #1

Jun 202003

(reported on)

Ram 1500

  • 17,000 miles
When the driver's side seat belt is released from the locking mechanism the latch plate gets wedged between the door and the seat. Unable to remove without opening door.

- Canton, GA, USA

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