CarComplaints.com Notes: The 2002 has the well-known and documented problem with their dashboards falling to pieces, but it also has engine failure from oil sludge. That's a doube shot of awful in your morning coffee.

10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
20,250 miles

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 electrical problems

electrical problem

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 272005

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Entire gauge cluster failed. Headlights and running lights came on with the switch in the off position. Turn signals, emergency flashers and brake lights did not operate. Electric locks did not operate. It has happened twice. The first time it corrected itself after checking all of the fuses. The second time it was taken to the dealership. The dealership has diagnosed a internal short in the gauge cluster with an expected repair cost of $900.

- Crete, IL, USA

problem #1

Aug 042003

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving at 30mph vehicle caught on fire, flames came out the dashboard. Dealer notified.

- Norcross, GA, USA

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