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2002 Dodge Ram Electrical Problems

Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2002 Dodge Ram has 82 NHTSA electrical complaints and 0 electrical-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2002 Dodge Ram

Structure
254
Powertrain
103
Electrical
82
Suspension
80
Engine
78
Other
62
Visibility
55
Steering
54
Airbags
53
Brakes
44
Lights
18
Tires
17
Speed Control
16
Seats
8
Fuel System
6
Seat Belts
5
Wheels
4
Latches & Locks
4

82

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026

All Electrical Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Mar 30, 2023ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe heat stopped working so i replaced the blower motor and blower relay the heater switch and still...
Jun 1, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINEWHILE DRIVING ALL OF THE GAUGES HAVE QUIT WORKING HEADLIGHTS STAY ON WILL NOT TURN OFF.
May 16, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTRIED TO GET THE TRUCK STARTED AND COULD NOT GET IT TO WORK. TOOK THE KEYS OUT AND THROW THEM UP ON ...
May 9, 2019ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNIN...
Oct 6, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGINTERMITTENT TURN SIGNAL FAILURE. TURN LEFT SIGNAL ON, AND FLASH THEN RIGHT SIGNAL WILL OCCASIONALLY...
Jul 1, 2018ELECTRICAL SYSTEMThe contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while attempting to turn on the heat in t...
Aug 8, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEMWHILE DRIVING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS LAST WEEK, THE KEY SLID OUT OF THE IGNITION. WHEN I ATTEMPTED TO ...
Jan 8, 2016ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERWHEN I TURN ON THE HEATER THE BLEND DOOR AND ACTUATOR MAKE A POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNED HEAT ON , BLE...
Sep 13, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITYTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 75 MPH, THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR FAILED TO OP...
Jul 30, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHERDASHBOARD CRACKED, LAMP LIGHT IS ON AND ALARM KEEPS DINGING. CHECKED ALL LIGHTS AND THEY ARE ALL WOR...
Dec 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTUREDASH BOARD HAS SHATTERED AND THE AIR CONDITION/HEATER DOES NOT BLOW. *TR
Jun 2, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTHE SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING, ABS LIGHT ON, EBRAKE LIGHT ON, AIRBAG LIGHT ON, NO CONTROLS FOR DEF...
May 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMHELLO, I HAVE JUST BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK FROM MY FATHER IN-LAW. BEFORE HE SOLD IT TO ...
Jan 1, 2014ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED ...
Jun 12, 2013ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKESTHERE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FAILURE IN THE WIRING SYSTEM FROM THE FUSE BLOCK THIS IS KNOWN TO BE A COMMO...
May 30, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEMTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEYS COULD BE EASILY REMOVED...
Feb 28, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURETL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE CONTACT ...
Feb 12, 2012ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY2002 DODGE RAM 1500 SLT 2WD 5.9 V8 (GAS) WITH 86,000 MILES. TURN SIGNALS HAVE SUDDENLY BECOME D...
Dec 27, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGWHEN TURNING LEFT AND SIGNAL IS APPLIED, THE RIGHT BLINKER COMES ON INSIDE & OUTSIDE AND WHEN RIGHT ...
Oct 1, 2011ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTINGABOUT 50% OF THE TIME WHEN I TURN THE TURN SIGNAL TO THE LEFT THE RIGHT SIDE BLINKS. I HAVE TO TURN...

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