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 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 steering problems

steering problem

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Owner Comments

problem #2

Sep 092004

Ram 1500 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While making a left turn consumer noticed that the steering wheel became stiff and was unable to steer it properly. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the steering shaft needed to be replaced.

- Wind Gap, PA, USA

problem #1

Feb 032004

Ram 1500

  • miles
While driving steering wheel became loose and vehicle wandered from side to side. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that steering gear box shaft was defective and replaced it. Consumer stated that steering gear box shaft had been replaced four times earlier.

- Wind Gap, PA, USA

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