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#BS-2002-DODRAM-37B6

2002 Dodge Ram Pickup

Based on reports from 29 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recalls

TSBs

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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 29 complaints, 5 crashes, 1 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

8 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 50K miles.

!Inspect the Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column ShiftMED

Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure

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Failure Timeline by Mileage

0–30K

30–60K

60–90K

90–120K

120–150K

150K+

Peak failure range: 30–60K miles (12 reports) • Median: 50K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (8 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

Data-backed dollar deductions

Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure8 (28%)

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift3 (10%)

Air Bags:frontal2 (7%)

Airbags2 (7%)

Other2 (7%)

Suspension:front1 (3%)

Speed Control1 (3%)

Trailer Hitches1 (3%)

2002 Dodge Ram Pickup: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 28% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup, with 8 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 50K-mile mark.

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift Issues

Power Train:automatic Transmission:lever And Linkage:column Shift complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Air Bags:frontal Issues

Air Bags:frontal complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to air bags:frontal-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

07V555000Dec 2007

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 29 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Ram Pickup Model Years

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2002 Dodge Ram Pickup: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup?

The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup is related to the structure, with 8 complaints filed with NHTSA.

Is the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup reliable?

The 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup has 29 complaints, 5 crash reports, and 1 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.

How much does it cost to fix 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup problems?

Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.

Does the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup have any recalls?

Yes, the 2002 Dodge Ram Pickup has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

What mileage do Dodge Ram Pickup problems start?

Based on 19 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 50,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 30–60K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.

What’s in the full report?

10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.

How is this different from free NHTSA data?

NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.

How is this different from Carfax?

Carfax is VIN-specific history ($45/report). BumperScan is model-level reliability intelligence — what problems this car is known for, what they cost, and whether you should buy it. Complementary, not competing.

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