16 problems related to engine and engine cooling have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 5. 9l was driving dow hey 10 when my back tries locked up couldn't get it in gear or out almost crash when got it on to side of road and stopped when it finally was able to go in a gear it was reverses and it would just make this god awful grinding nose truck was towed back home.
Hello, I have had a problem with my Dodge ram the fuel line system just cracked and caused my vehicle to catch fire and blow up while myself in my 7 year old granddaughter was in the vehicle my vehicle has been maintained since day one when I bought it brand new never having problems with it other than your will wells were never drilled out to drain the water in the back I would like to know if you have had other issues with this vehicle on the same incident. Myself in my granddaughter inhale very toxic fumes before we were able to get out the truck as it was on fire and inches away when it exploded. Pics and report wont download thank you.
While driving all of the gauges have quit working headlights stay on will not turn off.
Tl-the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated their blower motor wiring is damaged in their vehicle. They live in alaska and need heat in their vehicle during the cold months. No warning lights illuminated. The contact called anchorage Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep 2601 east 5th avenue anchroge, al 99501 8552692609 where no assistance was provided no assistance. The vehicle was not diagnosed and not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 170,000. Jw.
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.
Dropped valve seats locked up my 4. 7 liter engin.
Parked truck at brookshires to get gas, started truck up and bam blew the intake out the back killed the engine everyone hit the pavement it was so loud like a bomb! started it back up bad knocking and started to rev itself up to 5k rpms due to vacuum leak with insert damaged on back of intake. Took engine all apart to find a valve seat shattered destroying the head on both sides due to the valveseat breaking into about 20 small pieces it sucked a few over across the engine to cylinders across ruining 2 pistons, both heads, have all evidence still.
Gas pedal stuck, and caused unintended accelerating while making a left turn onto a busy street. Vehicle spun out while my husband tried to get the pedal unstuck the truck spun out more and turned a 180 facing oncoming traffic back passenger tire hit against the cement median knocking the tire in and busting the axel.
Originally with no warning the truck would just die at intersections. Now it is starting to die when driving, even while turning. My teenage son usually drives this truck and I am truly afraid he is going to get in an accident. With the vehicle only having only 73,000 miles on it, I would not expect such a dangerous thing to happen. I have seen many posts from others indicating the same thing happening to them. I think Chrysler should be fixing these before someone dies. Also have the cracked dash.
While dong a routine oil change, noticed sludge under oil filler cap. Also noticing that the oil gauge will occasionally show low oil pressure. Have always done oil changes every 3000 miles. Was not a problem until recently. Is there a tech bulletin on this?.
My 2002 Ram 1500 has problems holding the idle it fluctuates up and down. When I first bought it the idle was so low it cut off once. They made a computer adjustment then that worked for a little while. I have had to hold the brake down harder than normal at a stop. This happens all the time. I have cleaned the throttle body replaced air filter. Seems like another computer problem to me.
My dash on my 2002 Dodge ram has been falling apart and dropping into my vents. It is so bad I had to put carpet over it. Now I'm having heater repairs done on it. I called Dodge and they won't do a thang about it. I have kids and bouth of them have cut them selfs on the sharp pices on the dash. I had to take one to the dr. Dodge needs to fix this on all the truck dashes now.
Vehicle was traveling at 60 mph when all of a sudden t driver heard the engine knocking loudly, and noticed that the oil pressure went down. This caused the engine to fail.
While driving oil gauge moved up and down. Took the vehicle to be serviced at the dealership. Consumer was told there was sludge build up on the motor. Also, it was due to improper maintenance. Consumer stated that she had every receipt where she has taken the vehicle in for regular oil changes. Consumer was concerned because she only had the vehicle for one year, and this should not be happening.
I have a 2002 Dodge quad cab 1500st automobile. Sometimes when I am in the process of making a turn the vehicle loses power. This causes a loss of power stering and brakes which can cause an accident to occur. I know two other people who have 2002 Dodge 1500 trucks and they have had tthe same problem.
Approximately six times, the vehicle cut off while sitting in traffic or a stop sign. Dodge had been aware of the problem but did not know what caused this and or how to fix it.