Two problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe have been reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Left front control arm were not replaced, only the brake pads. Dealership claimed this would fix the problem. However, there was still a clanking noise at front left and right wheel area. Consumer's inspection revealed that on both sides the pivot arms were loose and had rotated several times hitting the suspension arm frame mount area and there were gouges in the frame mount. Further inspection also revealed exhaust leak on the bottom side of the muffler at the back weld or seal of the unit. Consumer planned on taking vehicle to another dealership.
Odi #768732: brake pads were replaced. However clanking noise at front left and right wheel area still existed. Inspection revealed pivot arms had rotated, making contact with the suspension arm frame mount area which caused gouges in the frame mount area. Further inspection revealed exhaust leak from bottom side of muffler.
| Car Stall problems | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling problems | |
| Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems | |
| Engine Exhaust System problems | |
| Engine Stall problems | |
| Loud Engine Noise problems | |
| Engine problems |