Seven problems related to engine have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4. 7l- only 60,000 miles. Driving truck and then with no warning, engine lite comes on, gauges all shoot in the wrong direction. Pulled over but too late, blew the head gasket. There is a problem with this engine design and after checking the web, there are too many people out there with the same issue.
I was driving on the highway at about 55 miles an hour when the engine blew causing me to almost get hit in traffic. The engine blew, however there is a TSB in regards to the oil pressure stating that is not an issue. The only way to correct this problem is to replace the engine. There is numerous complaints on the web stating the same results as mine. Dodge states that I caused this problem.
We have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. We are the only owner and have taken good mechanical care of this truck. My husband drives a good distance to work and we have around 170xxx miles on this truck. Haven't had alot of trouble out of it until it started misfiring and not starting. Not to bad right. . . . Wrong only a few days later the cylinders started missing. Now we are told that we must buy a new engine for it. The junk yard models cost around 1700 dollars. We still owe around $3100 so considering what we owe and the insurance of 450 every six months it isn't even worth fixing time you add in labor. This is so ridiculous we thought we would have drove this truck for a long time. I have an older Ford and it has 350xxx miles on it and I bought this one used I guess it was to much to hope for, for this Dodge ram to last long.
While driving down the highway the check gauges light and audible alarm came on. I looked down to see I had no oil pressure on my truck. It was a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 with 69043 miles. I immediately pulled over and checked the oil. Everything seemed ok. I thought start the truck to see if there was a fluke in the warning. The oil pressure came up and I set there everything was ok. I proceeded down the highway. Shortly thereafter paying close attention to the oil pressure I noticed it dropping again. I pulled over and called the local dealership and then a tow truck to pick up and deliver my truck to the dealer. The dealership says the motor needs replacing and will not be covered under warranty. Oil sludge has built up in the motor. The oil has been changed three times by a Dodge dealership once by a local garrage and the other 5 times by me. I have changed the oil as reccommened by the vehicle manual. The failure has caused a engine loss and replacement is required. I have tried to work extensivley with the dealership and Chrysler corporation with refusal from both. The truck is currently at failure waiting for warranty repairs.
Dodge 1500 ram truck, engine seized. Chrysler corporation will not honor the claim due to findings of sludge in the engine. I have provided records of maintenance on the vehicle.
Engine dies in traffic, cause is unknown. Consumer stated the crankshaft sensor was replaced.
Engine has rough idle when transmission is in reverse or drive, with engine at idle speed. I have driven other identical vehicles that did not exhibit this condition. Condition growing more severe. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770148.