Table 1 shows 18 common power train related problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The number one most common problem is related to the driveshaft (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the power train (18 problems).
Driveshaft separated from rear axle and wheels locked. Vehicle was in motion. Read details...
Pinion nut became loose. It was caught before it totally fell off, however if it did fall off the rear axle could possible seize up and cause loss of control of the vehicle. This is a 2002 Dodge ram with the 9. 25" rear axle and they appear to still have issues to this day with that axle model. Read details...
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that he took the vehicle to an independent mechanic for routine maintenance and was informed that one of the differential clips was fractured and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. Read details...