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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 · Sep 30, 2002
Tires
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TWO TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPERATION WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 4K MILES, P255/55R20, MOUNTED ON A 2002 DODGE RAM. NLM CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TWO TIRES WERE ON DRIVERS SIDE AND DOT # M62A HM…
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CONSUMER STATES THAT THE TWO TIRES ON THE DRIVERS SIDE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPERATION WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 70MPH, THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER. ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, 4K MILES, P255/55R20, MOUNTED ON A 2002 DODGE RAM. NLM CONSUMER STATED THAT THE TWO TIRES WERE ON DRIVERS SIDE AND DOT # M62A HMWR 2002. *YH
NHTSA ODI #8019754
Mileage unknown · Sep 27, 2002
Engine And Engine CoolingSuspensionVisibility
TS
NHTSA ODI #767796
Mileage unknown · Sep 26, 2002
Power TrainStructureTires
NONE
NHTSA ODI #767759
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2002
Suspension
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. THE REAR END JUMP INTO ANOTHER LANE THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #8019518
Mileage unknown · Sep 25, 2002
Suspension
CONSUMER STATES WHEN DRIVING AND IF HIT ANY BUMP IN THE ROAD THE CAR VIOLENTLY PULLS TO THE RIGHT.
NHTSA ODI #8019480
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 2002
Visibility
THE DRIVER'S SIDE VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE AT THE SWIVEL POST. THIS ALLOWED THE MIRROR TO MOVE BACK AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN IN FORWARD MOTION. WHEN STOPPING OR MOVING BACKWARD, THE MIRROR MOVES TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE (AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS) TO DRIVE THE VE…
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THE DRIVER'S SIDE VIEW MIRROR ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE AT THE SWIVEL POST. THIS ALLOWED THE MIRROR TO MOVE BACK AGAINST THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW WHEN IN FORWARD MOTION. WHEN STOPPING OR MOVING BACKWARD, THE MIRROR MOVES TO THE FULL FORWARD POSITION. IT IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE (AND HIGHLY DANGEROUS) TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE WITH A MALFUNCTIONING MIRROR. I HAVE HAD TO TEMPORARILY TAPE THE MIRROR IN PLACE TO THE DOOR IN ORDER TO DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS VIRGINIA SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK
NHTSA ODI #766650
Mileage unknown · Sep 3, 2002
Visibility
THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE BREAKAWAY MIRRORS BROKE AND WILL NO LONGER STAY IN PLACE. THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR BROKE ABOUT A MONTH AGO ON 8/3/03 AND HAS BEEN ON NATIONAL BACKORDER SINCE. THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BROKE YESTERDAY ON 9/1/02 AT THE BEGINNING OF A 300 MILE TRIP. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT…
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THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS SIDE BREAKAWAY MIRRORS BROKE AND WILL NO LONGER STAY IN PLACE. THE DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR BROKE ABOUT A MONTH AGO ON 8/3/03 AND HAS BEEN ON NATIONAL BACKORDER SINCE. THE PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR BROKE YESTERDAY ON 9/1/02 AT THE BEGINNING OF A 300 MILE TRIP. I CONTACTED A LOCAL DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT I WAS ONE OF OVER 3000 MIRRORS THAT WERE CURRENTLY ON BACKORDER. WHEN I CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AFTER THE SECOND MIRROR BROKE, I WAS TOLD THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE MIRRORS AND THAT IT WOULD BE ANOTHER 2 WEEKS BEFORE I WOULD BE ABLE TO GET A REPLACEMENT. WHEN I ASKED HIM IF THE NEW MIRRORS WOULD HAVE THE DEFECTS FIXED, HE JUST SAID THAT THEY WOULD BE DIFFERENT THAN THE ONES THAT I HAVE NOW AND SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN THE ONES THAT I CURRENTLY HAVE. I ASKED HIM WHAT I WAS SUPPOSED TO DO WITH THE BROKEN MIRRORS UNTIL THEN AND HE TOLD ME THAT I WOULD JUST HAVE TO LIVE WITH THEM. I NOW HAVE A THREE MONTH OLD TRUCK THAT I CAN'T USE EITHER OF THE SIDE MIRRORS ON AND HAVE TO DRIVE IT LIKE THIS FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER TWO WEEKS WITH THE CURRENT MIRRORS SWINGING AROUND UNTIL I CAN GET THEM FIXED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #766637
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2002
Suspension
SINCE FIRST DAY OF PURCHASE OWNER HAS NOTICED AND COMPLAINED THAT REAR SUSPENSION HAS A TENDENCY TO SWAY WHEN DRIVING ON A SLUMP/BUMP IN THE ROAD. DEALERSHIP IS UNAWARE WHAT THE CAUSE IS. OWNER IS CONCERNED BECAUSE HIS WIFE IS AFRAID TO DRIVE DUE TO ERRATIC HANDLING OF VEHICLE ON THE ROAD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #8017337
Mileage unknown · Aug 27, 2002
Power TrainVehicle Speed Control
WHEN CRUISE CONTROL IS SET AND VEHICLE GOES ON AN UPGRADE OR HITS IT WILL ACCELERATE INTENSIVELY. CONSUMER FEELS IF ON ICE IT COULD BE VERY DANGEROUS.*AK. CONSUMER STATES THERE ARE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE TRANSMISSION.*JB
NHTSA ODI #8017257
Mileage unknown · Aug 22, 2002
Visibility
ONE MIRROR HAD TO BE REPLACED ON THE OUTSIDE DUE TO HINGE ATTACHMENT CONTINUOUSLY WEAKING. CURRENTLY, OTHER SIDE NEEDS REPLACING DUE TO SAME PROBLEM. THIS MAKES IT DIFFICULT FOR THE DRIVER TO SEE CLEARLY WITHOUT DISTORTION/MOVEMENT. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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.
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NHTSA investigations
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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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