MYRModel Year Report

2002 Dodge RAM 2500

▲ Better than typical
2002 Dodge RAM 2500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:42:26.255Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM 2500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2002 highlighted. 1991: 16 complaints 1991 1992: 32 complaints 1993: 39 complaints 1994: 168 complaints 1994 1995: 267 complaints 1996: 291 complaints 1997: 213 complaints 1997 1998: 225 complaints 1999: 313 complaints 2000: 211 complaints 2000 2001: 468 complaints 2002: 155 complaints 2002 2003: 661 complaints 2003 2004: 579 complaints 2005: 422 complaints 2006: 668 complaints 2006 2007: 361 complaints 2008: 317 complaints 2009: 214 complaints 2009 2010: 236 complaints 2011: 297 complaints 2012: 282 complaints 2012
2002: 155 complaints
View as data table
YearComplaints
199116
199232
199339
1994168
1995267
1996291
1997213
1998225
1999313
2000211
2001468
2002155
2003661
2004579
2005422
2006668
2007361
2008317
2009214
2010236
2011297
2012282

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STRUCTURE 19%

19% of complaints: structure — 29 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL 8%

8% of complaints: fuel system, diesel — 13 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 5%

5% of complaints: steering — 8 distinct reports on file.

STRUCTURE 5%

5% of complaints: structure — 7 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 4%

4% of complaints: tires — 6 distinct reports on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20060420 — engine and engine cooling

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 PERFORMAN

Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.

Campaign 06E024000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20080115 — visibility

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

Remedy: 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 REIM

Campaign 07E104000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2002 Dodge RAM 2500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for structure issues (29 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, diesel issues (13 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (8 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 06E024000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07E104000 (visibility) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 1992 ▲ 1993 ▲ 1994

WORST YEARS

■ 2006 ■ 2003 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 is rated "better than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500?

The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 19% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.