Rear Suspension problems of the 2002 Dodge RAM

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

1 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2002

When vehicle goes over a bump rear end skates around, and it feels as if vehicle is going to lose control.

2 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 05/24/2002

While driving 65 mph and towing a horse trailer, rear of vehicle locked up. Dealer determined rear axle needed to be replaced.

3 Rear Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/11/2001

While traveling approximately 45 mph right rear tire came off, and left rear of vehicle collapsed. Rear of vehicle started sliding along the ground when it hit a median and was stopped. Driver suffered neck injury. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined the cause as "customer neglect. " *note: on November 25, left rear tire had a blowout because of a road hazard. But, lugs: nuts were stripped, and tire had to be removed professionally. Please provide any additional information / documentation.




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