2002 Dodge Ram 3500: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2002 Dodge Ram 3500: 0 recalls, 44 owner complaints.
Recalls
0 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer, plus 1 equipment/tire recall that can apply. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
1 aftermarket equipment / tire recall replacement parts sold to fit this car, not the car itself
Visibility (wipers, glass) Equipment recall #07E104000 · 2007 · 1,657 vehicles
What's wrong: Certain curved tempered replacement glass manufactured by hangzhou safety glass Ltd and supplied to safelite by auto temp Inc., identified as dot-430, and sold for use on certain domestic and foreign vehicles May not break into small pieces as expected of tempered glass and fails to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard no. 205, "glazing materials."
Why it matters: In the event of a vehicle crash, the occupant(s) May be seriously injured by shattered glass.
The fix: Safelite will notify its retail customers and replace the glass free of charge. Retail customers can contact safelite toll free at 1-888-843-2906. Safelite will notify its wholesale customers and reimburse wholesale customers for current inventory and at a specified rate for replacing their…
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 2 injuries and 0 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Body & structure (9): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Steering (8): the most common themes are steering problems (4), noise or vibration (2).
- Transmission & drivetrain (5): no single recurring theme in the descriptions.
- Suspension (5): the most common themes are steering problems (2), noise or vibration (2).
The 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 has 44 owner complaints, ranking #19 of 22 Ram 3500 model years for complaints (well below the 140 average). Complaints peaked in 2003 (7 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 6 years old, at a median of 66,850 miles. Neighboring years: 2001 (130 complaints, 1 recalls), 2003 (286 complaints, 6 recalls).
Want the full repair deets? Get the factory manual.
Recall and complaint data tells you what goes wrong. A service manual tells you how to fix it: torque specs, wiring diagrams, fluid capacities and step-by-step procedures for the 2002 Dodge Ram 3500.
Closest thing to the factory manual for most years. Pay once, keep it.
Most $25–$78, one-timePro-shop repair procedures, wiring diagrams and TSBs for your exact car.
From $19.99/mo · $39.99/yrOEM procedures, specs and recall/TSB info, the same source many shops use.
From $19.99/mo · $59.99/yrStep-by-step photos written from a real teardown. Great for first-timers.
Books ~$30–$40 · AllAccess $34.99/moHeads up: we may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. Prices checked 2026-10 and can change. We never host or link to pirated manuals. Disclosure
FAQ
Does the 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 have any recalls?
NHTSA doesn't list any vehicle recalls for the 2002 Dodge Ram 3500, but 1 equipment or tire recalls may apply. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.
What are the most common 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 problems?
Owners have filed 44 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are body & structure (9), steering (8), transmission & drivetrain (5).
Where can I get a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.