Body problems of the 2002 Dodge RAM

Three problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Body problem

Failure Date: 10/29/2011

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram model r35. The contact was driving 5 mph when smoke emitted inside of the vehicle and flames were visible from the hood. The failure caused the contact to drive into a ditch but there was no crash. The doors failed to open during the failure so the contact escaped by punching and shattering the windshield. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where the mechanic confirmed that the power disruption caught fire. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and the current mileages were 50,000.

2 Body problem

Failure Date: 08/06/2009

The dash in my 2002 Dodge Ram quad cab pickup began to crack and has now completely shattered. There are pieces that have broken off and are now effecting my heating and cooling system. I am concerned that if I hit a bump to hard that a piece might actually dislodge and harm someone. Or cause even more severe internal damage that might effect my ability to operate the vehicle.

3 Body problem

Failure Date: 02/02/2008

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram. While the vehicle was stationery, the exterior body paint exposed a white spot the size of a softball. The defect was located on the driver's side door and the hood. In addition, there was bubbling on the exterior paint near the driver's side fuel tank. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the exterior body paint defect would eventually rust from the inner to the outer surface. The authorized dealer advised that the vehicle be brought in when it begins to rust and possibly repaired at no cost. As of July 24, 2008, the vehicle has not been repaired. The contact took the vehicle to an auto body shop for a second opinion. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 85,000 and current mileage was 89,000.


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