Dodge Ram 1500
EPA MPG:
15 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
EPA MPG:
15 mpg
Owner Reported MPG:
RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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RECALL ALERT:
There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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There are 6 recalls on this vehicle.
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Reliability
Overall Reliability
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest subscriber survey, our reliability history charts give you a rundown on how used vehicles are holding up in 17 potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, and brakes to power equipment and the electrical system.
The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has been recalled 6 times by NHTSA.
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2002 Pickup trucks Reliability
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Reliability History
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Overall Reliability Verdict
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POTENTIAL TROUBLE SPOTS
Engine Major
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NA
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Engine Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Cooling
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Engine Electrical
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Major
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Transmission Minor
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Drive System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Fuel System/Emissions
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Exhaust
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Suspension/Steering
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Brakes
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Climate System
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Electrical Accessories
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Body Hardware
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Paint/Trim
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Noises/Leaks
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
In-car Electronics
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Overall Reliability Verdict
Potential Trouble Spots
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Powertrain
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Cooling
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Engine Electrical
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Major
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Transmission Minor
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Drive System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Fuel System/Emissions
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Exhaust
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
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Suspension/Steering
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Brakes
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Climate System
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Build Quality
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Electrical Accessories
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Body Hardware
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Paint/Trim
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Noises/Leaks
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Show all Build Quality Trouble Spots
In-car Electronics
2000
NA
2001
NA
2002*
NA
2003
NA
2004
NA
2005
NA
2006
NA
2007
NA
2008
2009*
2010
NA
2011
NA
2012
NA
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Reliability indicates how models have performed in the past, providing the basis for predicting
how the vehicles will hold up in the year ahead. These charts provide the most comprehensive
reliability information available to consumers. Based on information received from our latest
subscriber survey for over 300,000 vehicles, our reliability history charts give
you a rundown on how 2000 through 2024 vehicles are holding up in 20
potential trouble spots, ranging from the engine, transmission, electric motor, EV charging, and
brakes to power equipment and the electrical accessories.
NA indicates that we did not receive a large enough sample size to provide
data for a specific year. An X indicates that the vehicle was not manufactured for a specific year.
Recalls
PROVIDED BY
WHEELS
Aug 23, 2010
A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT CARQUEST AND NATIONAL WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE RAM 1500 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY CHRYSLER LLC.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
10E040000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
34604
VISIBILITY
Dec 11, 2007
IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS, LTD. (DOT-430) AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
07E104000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
1657
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 15, 2006
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
For more information:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON DODGE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
06E024000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
44386
TIRES
Dec 10, 2003
Summary:
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."
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C40.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V504000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
214
STEERING
Mar 10, 2003
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
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.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C11.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V078000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
287725
VISIBILITY
Mar 10, 2003
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Summary:
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
What should you do:
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.
For more information:
DAIMLERCHRYSLER RECALL NO. C10.CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number:
03V077000
Potential Number of Units Affected:
195500
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