Wiring problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500

There was an electrical failure in the wiring system from the fuse block this is known to be a common problem with the Dodge rams the abs light, brake light and airbag light as well as the engine light all come on also the odometer and speedometer also stop working. This stops the abs system from working as well as the airbags I have had to change the fuse block as well as the rear speed sensor, and the dash cluster because of this over a three year period now, the first time all of my lights stopped working as well as the dash gauges and door locks. Why is this and ongoing problem with this and nothing seems to get done about it the first time I got a copy of a service bulletin and Dodge tried to tell me it was only good for diesel models and I have the same issues. There seems to be a real history of these problems with this vehicle and the dealers are all aware of this.

I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab and have had to replace all the heating and cooling components in this truck in the past few years. Last year I started having an issue with the heat/ac not working unless the steering wheel was in the up position. I had all the parts to the control board behind the dash replaced, all new knobs, etc. Still didn't work. Then we started diving into these sites that talk about all/any issues that people are having with this model truck. So we see that we need to replace the register in the steering column. Well that worked for about a week and now, again, if I want ac/heat I have to raise the steering up and drive. Not very safe!! are dealerships honoring recalls for this part still? what about all the wiring? does that need to be replaced to stop the constant blowing up of the register? this is a great looking truck but the money dumped into it to keep it on the road is outrageous. I could have purchased two trucks by now.

Dodge ram gadge cluster goes out about 5 years after the recalled wiring harnes was fixed. When the gauge cluster went out I had to pay to have that harness fixed agin because thats what shorted it all out. Also the rapair shop was not able to put back my milage to 63,xxx. It now shows 119,xxx. Thats almost 55,xxx miles more then I dove in to that shop with. Yes I have all the old parts. This is a very common thing for this trucks. Dodge does not want to make it right.

I have a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr 4wd. I just had my truck inspected and all lighting worked fine. I was pulled over easter evening by a new york state trooper and notified that my rear lights were out including parrking, running, and license plate lights, as well as front running lights. I was informed to turn 4 way flashers on while driving at night to my destination. After checking all fuses,b bulbs, relays and wiring are all good. When I checked for similiar problems via internet and my local mechanic and a Dodge dealer I was notified that the fuse box would have to be replaced and the front control module. This is a part that should not go bad as you have to change the whole box for just lights going out,which Dodge says is an unserviceable part that corrodes within a sealed box?and that has to be changed as a whole unit. There are numerous complaints via internet etc of this problem and that Dodge will not budge to fix the problem that they are very aware of occuring. The consumer should not have to pay for this repair estimates are anywhere from $250 to over a $1000 dollars just to replace the defect. And also that Dodge has a back order of these because of the numerous problems with them. The consequences are that the lights will go out without notice or a bulb out light being signalled theeby causing another vehicle to rearend or seriously injure someone without these lights at night. The trooper stated also that he has seen this before on Dodge trucks.

My 2002 Dodge caravan has numerous electrical problems. The passenger and back windows only work intermittently. The inside door panel on the driver's side is also becoming loose. The air conditioner started only working on high speed. Then it wouldn't work at all unless you giggled the key a certain way. Now it won't work at all. These trucks have been subject to a recall for this issue. "the electrical connector at the bottom of the steering column contains an under-sized terminal for the hvac blower motor circuit. " per the recall "dealers will install a wiring harness overlay to correct this condition" I contacted the dealer where I bought the monstrosity and he was rude and claimed this truck was not subject to that recall. I also called the national number and they refused to repair their defective vehicle. We live in florida and it is dangerous to have to ride in a vehicle without air conditioning. Our Dodge caravan also has a defective air conditioner. I rue the day I ever bought a Dodge.

Rack & pinion steering leaking on left side. Transmission rough. No dash lights. Blower motor works seldom. Dangerous and expensive repairs. Seems like these have widespread transmission and electrical problems.

Prior to taking delivery of the vehicle the battery was replaced. After several times of service for headlight failures, won't jump start, replaced battery, 7 mo. Later. After several other attempts was informed of need wiring harness due to after market replacement of headlamp. Replaced headlamps to factory and 3rd dead battery. I have invested $1100 since the second dead battery. Dealer says battery has nothing to do with electrical wiring harness???? most occurances during extended warranty period.

Wiring for my 2002 Dodge ram pickup 1500 quad cab light bulb continously burn out like in a sequence all tail lights. My brother in law has the same vehicle and had the wiring re done while truck was under warrantee because of a short. Is there any record of anthing like this happening?.