2002 Dodge RAM Pickup Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup, and owners have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Column shift (power train)
On certain van and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the ignition/park shift interlock system may become inoperative. This can allow the shifter to be moved out of the "park" position with the ignition key removed (or in the "lock" position). This can also allow the ignition key to be removed when the shifter has not…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the gearshift blocker and bracket assembly free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during january 2008. Owners may contact chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup have filed 22 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 50,608 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Cracking of dashboard, after reading the complaints on here and numerous other sites it appears to be a trend that needs to be looked at. I have cut my hand once already on mine and there is no tellin”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, December 28, 2010 · Structure
“My dodge RAM 1500 pickup has a very unsafe condition in the from of a cracking and broken dashboard. I would hate to think of coming in contact with it in a collision. *tr”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 20, 2010 · Structure
Compare Dodge RAM Pickup model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM Pickup model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 7 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 6 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 17 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 18 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 33 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 8 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 20 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup | 0 | 14 |
Checking a specific 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup
How do I know if my 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2002 Dodge RAM Pickup; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 07V555000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Dodge models
- Durango13,770 complaints
- Grand Caravan13,508 complaints
- RAM 150012,416 complaints
- Caravan10,526 complaints
- Dakota6,629 complaints
- RAM 25006,443 complaints
- Intrepid6,228 complaints
- Charger5,741 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.