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:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,030 miles

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems

steering problem

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Oct 252003

Ram 1500

  • Automatic transmission
  • 28,059 miles

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

When driving at an undetermined speed steering wheel failed, causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and hit another vehicle going 50 mph. Consumer towed the vehicle to dealer, and mechanic informed the consumer that the steering column bolt snapped.

- Logansport, LA, USA

problem #1

Dec 182002

Ram 1500 6-cyl Diesel

  • miles
Consumer states that there are holes in the back of the steering wheel and keys get caught in the ignition. Please provide additional information.

- Standaway, WA, USA

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