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2002 Dodge RAM Van

Owner reports · Recalls · Investigations

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14Owner complaints

Model-year median: 15

1Recall campaigns

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1Investigations

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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
4Electrical System
3Steering
3Air Bags
1Engine And Engine Cooling
1
All reported categories
Fuel System, Gasoline
1Seats
1Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1Visibility
1

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 12 of 14 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

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 4 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Electrical System. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Steering. Review the 3 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

1 crash reports2 fire reports1 injury reports

Seats complaints

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15,385 miles · Mar 14, 2007
SeatsInjury

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE 1500 RAM VAN. DURING A ROUTINE TUNE UP ON THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT WAS LYING ON FLOOR WITH HIS BACK FACING THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN THE POWER SEAT BUTTON WAS ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS PINED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE PEDAL WELL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE SWITCH TO PULL THE …

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE 1500 RAM VAN. DURING A ROUTINE TUNE UP ON THE VEHICLE THE CONTACT WAS LYING ON FLOOR WITH HIS BACK FACING THE DRIVER'S SEAT WHEN THE POWER SEAT BUTTON WAS ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT WAS PINED BETWEEN THE SEAT AND THE PEDAL WELL. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO REACH THE SWITCH TO PULL THE SEAT BACK. SOMEONE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL AT ATTEMPTING TO ASSIST HIM DUE TO THE SEAT BEING PUSHED FORWARD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT'S ONLY OPTION WAS TO USE THE JAWS OF LIFE TO CUT THE DRIVER SEAT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT SEAT LOCATION OF THE SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 15,385. *AK THE CONSUMER HAS PROVIDED A COPY OF INCIDENT REPORT FROM WATERFORD TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT. UPDATE 05/10/07*TR

NHTSA ODI #10185044

Official recalls

1

07V555000 · Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift

Dec 4, 2007

ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.

Consequence & remedy

Consequence: EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER 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

PE02082 · Safety Belt Cinching Latch Plate

Opened Nov 6, 2002 · Closed Apr 23, 2003

Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Seat Belts

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.