2002 Dodge RAM van Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2002 Dodge RAM van, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2002 Dodge RAM van
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
-
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.
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Dodge RAM van have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash and 2 describe a fire. Reports cite 1 injury and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,012 miles. Complaints peaked in 2004 with 3 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Took van in for inspection and was informed that the entire frame had rust issues. Was told the front frame was so bad i should just park it as that anything from the radiator to the engine could just”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 10, 2015 · Structure
“On 8/8/14, a loud banging sound occurred when going over bumps and railroad tracks while driving to work. At that time, stopped driving van until were able to take it to bettenhausen chrysler jeep in”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, August 28, 2014 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2002 Dodge Ram Van 1500 (Ram Van 1500 2WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 12–14 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 11–13 / 14–16 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Vans, Cargo Type |
| Engine | 6/8 cyl, 3.9/5.2/5.9 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 3-spd; Automatic 4-spd |
Compare Dodge RAM van model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge RAM van model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1989 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 2 |
| 1993 Dodge RAM van | 1 | 3 |
| 1994 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 6 |
| 1995 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 14 |
| 1996 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 18 |
| 1997 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 16 |
| 1998 Dodge RAM van | 1 | 22 |
| 1999 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 47 |
| 2000 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 29 |
| 2001 Dodge RAM van | 1 | 33 |
| 2002 Dodge RAM van | 1 | 14 |
| 2003 Dodge RAM van | 0 | 16 |
Checking a specific 2002 Dodge RAM van
How do I know if my 2002 Dodge RAM van 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 van; 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.