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2002 Dodge RAM 2500

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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Owner complaints for the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 do not stand out strongly from the model-year median of 275.

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155Owner complaints

Model-year median: 275

0Recall campaigns

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0Investigations

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How this year compares

Owner complaints by model year

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Counts vary with age, sales and reporting. They are not failure rates.

What owners reported most

Structure
40Steering
20Power Train
19Suspension
14Fuel System, Diesel
13
All reported categories
Unknown Or Other
13Service Brakes, Hydraulic
10Tires
9Engine And Engine Cooling
8Air Bags
6Fuel System, Other
6Vehicle Speed Control
5Wheels
5Electrical System
4Fuel System, Gasoline
4Visibility
4Exterior Lighting
3Seat Belts
3Seats
3Engine
2Fuel/propulsion System
2Service Brakes
2Trailer Hitches
2Latches/locks/linkages
1Parking Brake
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

114 reports with mileage · 41 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 40 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 20 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Power Train. Review the 19 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

10 crash reports1 fire reports6 injury reports

Tires complaints

9 reports
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Mileage unknown · May 20, 2014
Tires

IN DECEMBER,2011, I PURCHASED 2 EQUALIZER SPORT A/P TIRES. IN AUGUST 2013 , ONE OF THEM HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH I CAUGHT AND REPLACED IT BEFORE A BIGGER PROBLEM. IN MARCH, 2014 THE TREAD OF THE SECOND TIRE CAME OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. IT DAMAGED MY VEHICLE. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT MY WIFE AND I WERE NOT HURT AS …

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IN DECEMBER,2011, I PURCHASED 2 EQUALIZER SPORT A/P TIRES. IN AUGUST 2013 , ONE OF THEM HAD A TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH I CAUGHT AND REPLACED IT BEFORE A BIGGER PROBLEM. IN MARCH, 2014 THE TREAD OF THE SECOND TIRE CAME OFF COMPLETELY WITHOUT WARNING. IT DAMAGED MY VEHICLE. WE WERE FORTUNATE THAT MY WIFE AND I WERE NOT HURT AS WE WERE TOWING A 12,000 POUND 5TH WHEEL RV. FURTHER INFORMATION WILL BE ABOUT THE SECOND INCIDENT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10592713

18,000 miles · Jun 14, 2011
TiresWheels

STOCK TIRES FAILED AT 18K. REPLACED ALL FOUR TIRES AND RIMS SINCE IT DAMAGED ONE OF THE WHEELS DURING A BLOWOUT. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10406239

46,000 miles · Jan 10, 2011
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEDGE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT THEIR LIABILITY AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WEDGE THAT HELD THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE BEHIND THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS ADVISED BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT THEIR LIABILITY AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 46,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 48,000. UPDATED 03/15/11*LJ UPDATED 12/14/11 *CN

NHTSA ODI #10375449

88,000 miles · Oct 4, 2010
Tires

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE 2500 DIESEL. THE VEHICLE HAD COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, LINE SIZE LT265/75/R16, DOT NUMBER 3DW8C8C0609. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE FAILED. THE THREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, DAMAGING THE WHEEL RIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE…

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE 2500 DIESEL. THE VEHICLE HAD COOPER DISCOVERER ATR TIRES, LINE SIZE LT265/75/R16, DOT NUMBER 3DW8C8C0609. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 65 MPH WHEN THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE FAILED. THE THREAD SEPARATED FROM THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE, DAMAGING THE WHEEL RIM. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 88,000.

NHTSA ODI #10359025

128,456 miles · Aug 31, 2009
Tires

I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK ON THE WAY TO THE COTTAGE WHEN THE BELT IN MY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW. I HAD TO MAKE A QUICK STOP AS TO NOT LOOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE SAME TIRES PRODUCED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MY TIRES. DEFINITY DAKOTA A/T LT285/75R16 3DYUPBB3506 (MY DOT) DEFINITY…

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I WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK ON THE WAY TO THE COTTAGE WHEN THE BELT IN MY LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW. I HAD TO MAKE A QUICK STOP AS TO NOT LOOSE CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. THERE IS A RECALL ON AN EARLIER VERSION OF THE SAME TIRES PRODUCED 2 WEEKS PRIOR TO MY TIRES. DEFINITY DAKOTA A/T LT285/75R16 3DYUPBB3506 (MY DOT) DEFINITY DAKOTA A/T LT285/75R16 3DYUPBB3206 (TIRE RECALL) DEFINITY DAKOTA A/T LT285/75R16 3DYUPBB3306 (TIRE RECALL) I BELIEVE THAT THIS DEFECT IN THE PREVIOUS OFFICIAL RECALL SHOULD APPLY TO MY TIRES AS WELL. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. *TR THANKS

NHTSA ODI #10282378

Mileage unknown · Aug 7, 2008
Tires

PURCHASED 4 TIRES FROM COSTCO, GREENSBORO,NC ON 7/18/07. ALL 4 VALVE STEMS HAVE FAILED. ONE ON 5/18/08 AND THREE ON 8/02/08. *TR

NHTSA ODI #10237398

Mileage unknown · Sep 14, 2007
Tires

DRIVING HOME FROM A CAMPING TRIP WHEN ABOUT 18" OF TREAD FLEW OFF MY TIRE. SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND CHANGE THE TIRE. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10203011

Mileage unknown · Jun 29, 2005
Seat BeltsSeatsTires

2002 DODGE RAM FRONT SEAT BELT IS BROKEN AND THE TIRES ARE DEVELOPING PROBLEMS.*MR THE POWER SEAT WAS BROKEN. *JB

NHTSA ODI #10131334

Mileage unknown · Jul 31, 2003
Tires

CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, THE SPARE TIRE HAD BROKEN LOOSE AND WAS BOUNCING ON THE ROAD. WHEN CONSUMER WENT TO RETRIEVE THE WHEEL, HE FOUND A 4X5 INCH BRACKET BEING SUPPORTED BY AN EIGHTH INCH CABLE. *PH

NHTSA ODI #10031736

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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