20 problems related to body have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The beam under the bed of the truck is breaking apart. No other part under the truck had this prob. No corrosion any other place but the beam of the truck.
Tl the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. While driving approximately 35 mph, the frame around the steering box disconnected from the steering due to excessive rust. There was no warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
Tl- the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that there had been extensive rust, corrosion and holes near the cab concerning the whole frame and undercarriage of the vehicle. The frame was detaching due to the failure. The vehicle has not been inspected and diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 118,000. Dyd.
My dashboard has hole in it. Its been cracking for a while and really didn't pay att.
Car accident occurred when vehicles back cab hydroplaned and fishtailed out of control at less then 25mph and hit a tree head on. No airbag deployed and driver was hurt.
Dash is falling apart. Every day pieces are coming off. Also I need to replace the heater core and I'm afraid the that the dash will completely fall apart.
Dashboard came apart, plastic flying in cab.
I am the owner of 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup truck and recently took it to the shop for a muffler repair. The technician that was doing the repair notified me of the extensive corrosion that was on the left hand side of the vehicles frame just under the driver side aft door. The corrosion is the worst I have ever seen and has deemed the vehicle not drivable. I had just pulled my camper the week before with my wife and 3 kids in the car. The frame is literally hanging on by a piece of metal 3 inches wide, the bottom and sides of the frame are completely gone in a 16 inch section. In my opinion it is completely unacceptable for a vehicle that is only 12 years old to be scrapped because of defective metal. Not to mention that if I had not had my muffler repaired I never would have seen the corrosion and would have put my families lives at risk. How many owners have the same problem with their vehicles and do not even know? I have pictures but could not attach them to this message. . . . . You really need to see the pics.
The dashboard has developed large cracks. It is distracting while driving and could possible be a safety issue. I also almost cut my hand when applying interior cleaner/shine this past Saturday. I know I need to be careful but it is pretty ridiculous for this to be cracked so bad. Dodge needs to step up and at least offer steep discounts to get this fixed.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard developed a large fracture, which spread across the entire dashboard. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 100,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph a piece of the dashboard fractured and began to crack in four different places. The vehicle was taken to several independent mechanics for diagnosis and the contact was informed that there were no repairs but instead, the entire dashboard would need to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified but offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 94,000.
Noticed while driving that the right hand corner of the upper dashboard piece next to the window was rattling. Upon further investigation found that two of the attachment post for the panel were completely separated from the upper dash panel on the under side of the panel which mate to a friction clamp under the panel. Also noticed that the speaker grill was cracked and coming apart in the same area. Note: the dash area has never been disturbed since new or has been in a wreck or has the dash had any kind of impact. Perhaps if Dodge had put more emphasis on quality than profit ,they would be in better shape.
The dashboard is breaking apart and throwing shardes of it in my face when driving.
The dashboard in the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has multiple cracks and pieces are falling into the a/c vents and the firewall. There are many sharp edges and loose broken pieces and I'm afraid if there is an accident there could be fragments that break apart and could potentially cause eye damage or severe lacerations. Please address this issue with Dodge as I have found multiple complaints from numerous owners.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured completely. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 60,000.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the dashboard was completely fractured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated to the contact that the material used to manufacturer the dashboard was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who offered to cover the cost of repairs, stating that the contact would only be required to pay the deductible. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 45,000 and the current mileage was 69,000.
The dash board in my 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has completely deteriorated. It's completely covered with cracks, and two of the vents have fallen inside the dash board. I contacted Chrysler and they advised that they could do nothing for the problem because the warranty for the dash board had expired.
: the contact stated that the plastic bar used onto to get in and out of the vehicle on the passenger side completely detached from vehicle. This caused the contact to fall and land on the ground outside of the vehicle. There were no injuries. 08/01/06 updated.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact noticed that there were multiple fractures on the dashboard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician diagnosed that the dashboard needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The failure mileage was unknown. Oo.
When vehicle is being driven on the freeway, the back of the vehicle bounces, very severely. Dealership has been notified. Ph.