MYRModel Year Report

2002 Dodge RAM 3500

▲ Better than typical
2002 Dodge RAM 3500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:40:24.563Z

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
44
Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Structure

20% of complaints

Complaints per year

1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2002 44 2003: 286 complaints 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2012: 365 complaints 2012
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2001: 130 complaints 2002: 44 complaints 2002 44 2003: 286 complaints 2004: 214 complaints 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints
1991: 4 complaints 1991 1992: 10 complaints 1992 1993: 20 complaints 1993 1994: 70 complaints 1994 1995: 108 complaints 1995 1996: 124 complaints 1996 1997: 125 complaints 1997 1998: 105 complaints 1998 1999: 104 complaints 1999 2000: 58 complaints 2000 2001: 130 complaints 2001 2002: 44 complaints 2002 44 2003: 286 complaints 2003 2004: 214 complaints 2004 2005: 196 complaints 2005 2006: 257 complaints 2006 2007: 210 complaints 2007 2008: 173 complaints 2008 2009: 105 complaints 2009 2010: 150 complaints 2010 2011: 225 complaints 2011 2012: 365 complaints 2012

2002: 44 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19914
199210
199320
199470
1995108
1996124
1997125
1998105
1999104
200058
2001130
200244
2003286
2004214
2005196
2006257
2007210
2008173
2009105
2010150
2011225
2012365

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Structure

20% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing body.

Steering

18% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing tie rod assembly.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 3500. The contact stated that while traveling 70 MPH, the contact crashed into a median divider, slid and then crashed into another median divider before finally landing in a ditch.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-10-23

While driving my truck on at least 10 times the vehicle hit a bridge or bump in the road the vehicle starts to have a death wobble I cant control it I try to stop on a highway almost was hit by a tractor trailer and other vehicles each time I have...

NHTSA ODI report, 2019-04-22

Power train

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing manual transmission.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 Dodge RAM 3500. While traveling approximately 30 MPH and making a right turn, the steering wheel failed to respond and would not turn.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-06-02

Also filed under Air bags

Suspension

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing upper ball joint and front.

Fuel system, diesel

9% · 4 reports

Most commonly citing tank assembly.

Show complaint excerpts

Installed transfer fuel tank in back of my pickup truck, two weeks ago after putting 45 gals of fuel in tank, next morning tank was empty.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    2008-01-15Visibility07E104000 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…

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Dodge RAM 3500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Structure: 9 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 8 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 5 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 07E104000 · Visibility
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM 3500?
The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 20% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Dodge RAM 3500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.