Two problems related to engine clicking and tapping noises have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the engine was making a ticking noise. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who performed a diagnostic test which indicated that the engine valve had failed. The manufacturer would not assist with the repair because of the age of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 42,000 and the current mileage was 45,000.
Was driving truck from store when I started hearing a loud tapping noise coming from my engine. I took it to mechanic and was told that the valve seats had dropped. I was told that this was a common problem with Dodge Ram 1500 trucks with 4. 7 l engines. I went to Dodge dealership before going to mechanic and they told me my problem was that I had not changed my oil . I changed my oil every 5,000 miles on my own because everytime I would take my truck to the dealership to get oil changed they would charge me a couple of hundred dollars for other services. They would tell me that if I didn't get these other services preformed that it would void out my warranty. Now I am stuck with a truck with 116,500 miles and I have to replace an expense motor.