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When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
860–25K
10525–50K
12050–75K
10775–100K
104100–150K
62150K+
584 reports with mileage · 231 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Structure. Review the 278 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Power Train. Review the 99 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Electrical System. Review the 93 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
55 crash reports14 fire reports43 injury reports
What owners actually said
815 reports
Mileage unknown · May 16, 2003
Visibility
THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN ADVANCE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL REMEDY 03V077000 AND VERIFY THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED. ON 05/15/03, CONSUMER ARRIVED FOR APPOINTMENT WAS TOLD WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. AFTER 2 HOURS, CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO STATUS OF REMEDY, THE DEALER ADVISED T…
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THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN ADVANCE TO SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT FOR RECALL REMEDY 03V077000 AND VERIFY THAT PARTS WOULD BE AVAILABLE. THE DEALER CONFIRMED. ON 05/15/03, CONSUMER ARRIVED FOR APPOINTMENT WAS TOLD WOULD BE APPROXIMATELY 1.5 HOURS. AFTER 2 HOURS, CONSUMER INQUIRED AS TO STATUS OF REMEDY, THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE WERE ONLY ABLE TO FIX 1 OF THE MIRRORS BECAUSE DID NOT HAVE THE PARTS FOR THE SECOND MIRROR. THE DEALER WAS ALSO VERY RUDE NOT INFORMING THE CUSTOMER WHEN THE NEEDED PART WOULD ARRIVE OR HOW THEY WOULD NOTIFY HER. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10019975
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2003
Tires
WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE EXPERIENCED A BLOW OUT. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10019821
Mileage unknown · May 14, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE CONSUMER WAS DENIED SERVICE FOR A RECALL WHICH PERTAINED TO HIS VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10019794
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2003
Steering
WHILE DRIVING THE STEERING BOLT BECAME LOSE AND CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO JUMP AROUND. THIS MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. NLM
NHTSA ODI #10019715
Mileage unknown · May 13, 2003
Unknown Or Other
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED HEAVY VIBRATION. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10019709
Mileage unknown · May 8, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED. THIS CAUSED LOUD NOISE AND EXTEND STOPPING DISTANCE. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10019416
Mileage unknown · May 6, 2003
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
THE DEALER CHANGED 3 SET OF ROTORS AND BRAKES IN THE PAST YEAR, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10019307
Mileage unknown · Apr 29, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NLM
NHTSA ODI #10017784
Mileage unknown · Apr 28, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHEN THE VEHICLE CAME TO A STOP, IT STALLED. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10017670
9,000 miles · Apr 28, 2003
Steering
I HAVE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM WITH MY NEW BODY STYLE 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. IT PULLS RIGHT DANGEROUSLY, AND PUTS EVERYONE ON THE ROAD AT RISK. I HAVE HAD INDEPENDENT ALIGNMENT SHOPS VERIFY AND CHECK MY ALIGNMENT, AND THEY HAVE FOUND NO PROBLEM BUT IDENTIFY THE SYMPTOMS. DODGE IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM. THE LOC…
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I HAVE AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM WITH MY NEW BODY STYLE 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. IT PULLS RIGHT DANGEROUSLY, AND PUTS EVERYONE ON THE ROAD AT RISK. I HAVE HAD INDEPENDENT ALIGNMENT SHOPS VERIFY AND CHECK MY ALIGNMENT, AND THEY HAVE FOUND NO PROBLEM BUT IDENTIFY THE SYMPTOMS. DODGE IS NOT BEING VERY HELPFUL IN SOLVING THE PROBLEM. THE LOCAL REPS ARE WAITING FOR THE REGIONAL REPS AND SO ON, I GET TOLD TO SIT TIGHT, WHILE NOTHING HAPPENS. I HAVE AN APPT ON 5/6 FOR ANOTHER INSPECTION. *NLM
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: Not supplied
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MIRROR DETENT RETAINER KIT TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN CONTAINS AN UNDER-SIZED TERMINAL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CIRCUIT. LOCALIZED HEATING FROM CURRENT FLOW WITH THE BLOWER SPEED SET ON HIGH MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL CONTACTS TO RELAX AND LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
1
PE02096 · Rear Axle Failure
Opened Dec 26, 2002 · Closed May 15, 2003
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train:axle Assembly; Power Train:driveline:differential Unit
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