- The problem
- Federal-mogul is recalling certain carquest, national, and percision brand wheel hub assemblies, p/nos 515073 and 515073, sold for use as replacement equipment on model year 2002 through 2008 dodge ram 1500 pickup trucks. The inboard roll form used to maintain the hub assembly can fatigue resulting in noise and/or wheel separation on the two wheel drive (2wd) applications. The risk of these issues do not occur on the four wheel drive (4wd) applications, and installation on the 4wd applications are not part of this recall.
- The risk
- A vehicle crash can occur if the wheel separates from the vehicle.
- The fix
- Federal-mogul will notify owners of record and technicians will replace the affected hub assemblies free of charge. The safety recall began on september 15, 2010. Owners may contact federal-mogul at 1-877-489-6659.
Vehicle safety record
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in August 2010 for the hub.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Ram 1500 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp inc., Identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles may not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 205, "Glazing materials."
- The risk
- In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) may be seriously injured by shattered glass.
- The fix
- Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their customer's glass. Wholesale customers can contact safelite's wholesale division, service autoglass toll free at 1-888-246-6298. The recall began on january 15, 2008.
- The problem
- Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, And 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar performance parts brand name (p/nos. P5007069 and p5007070). All kits were manufactured from april 20, 1999, through september 23, 2004. These assemblies were manufactured as replacement equipment for certain dodge pickup trucks and suvs. A small piece of material from the tube wall could be sucked into the engine throttle body, which could cause the throttle to become jammed in the open position.
- The risk
- A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash or increased stoping distances when braking.
- The fix
- K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on april 20, 2006.
- The problem
- On certain 4x4 pickup trucks equipped with the snow plow preparation package, the tires supplied on some vehicles may have gross axle weight ratings that slightly exceed the maximum tire load capacity as defined in federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "Tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
- The fix
- Dealers will provide replacement p245/75r16 tires to meet the load carrying capacity specified on the vehicle certification label and accommodate the addition of a commercially available snow plow and hardware. Owner notification began on december 22, 2003. Owners should contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-992-1997.
- The problem
- On certain pickup trucks, the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the hvac blower motor circuit. Localized heating from current flow with the blower speed set on high may cause the terminal contacts to relax and lose electrical contact. This can cause the hvac blower motor to become inoperative.
- The risk
- This condition could cause impairment of visibility in inclement weather, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition. Owner notification began april 15, 2003. 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.
- The problem
- On certain pickup trucks, the detent system on the exterior mirror housings may lose the functionality.
- The risk
- This could potentially affect rearward field of vision, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will install a mirror detent retainer kit to correct this condition. Owner notification began on april 10, 2003. 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.
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Dodge Ram 1500: every year compared
All Ram 1500 years2002 Dodge Ram 1500 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 | 0 | 6 | C | |
| 2002 Ford F-150 | 955 | 10 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Ram | 942 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Toyota Tundra | 0 | 6 | B | Compare |
| 2002 Chevrolet Silverado | 0 | 15 | D | Compare |
| 2002 GMC Sierra | 0 | 7 | F | Compare |
| 2002 GMC Sierra 1500 | 0 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Dakota | 689 | 12 | F | Compare |
| 2002 Dodge Durango | 434 | 6 | D | Compare |
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Questions about the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500
Does the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500: hub (August 2010); glass, side / rear (December 2007); engine and engine cooling (March 2006); tires (December 2003) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Ram 1500 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Dodge Ram 1500 years have the most complaints?
2005 (1,214), 2006 (817), 2009 (679). See every Dodge Ram 1500 year compared.
What should I do if my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data