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Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008

3rd generation (DR/DH)

NHTSA data through 13 August 20267,867 complaints, 5,220 with mileageMethod

A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation — check the VIN before driving it home.

Reports with mileage
5,220
Median of reported failures
70,000 mi
Most-reported system
Airbag system (22.5%)
Recalls
9

Before-you-buy checklist ↓Check this VIN — NHTSA ↗

On this generation, failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 38,000 and 116,000 miles.

Figure 1 · Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008 · 5,220 reports with mileage

Mileage at failure

Complaints per 5,000-mile bin, 0 to 200,000 miles, equal bins on a linear scale. Tallest bar = 303 complaints.

Mileage at failure, Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008Histogram of 5,220 owner-reported failures by mileage, in 5,000-mile bins from 0 to 200,000. The tallest bin is 0 to 5,000 miles with 303 complaints, 5.8 percent of the total. Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 38,000 and 116,000 miles. A further 192 complaints, 3.7 percent, were reported above 200,000 miles and are shown as a separate detached bar. Median mileage at failure is 70,000.
  • Rest of the range
  • Median
  • 200,000+ — 192 complaints (3.7%), plotted separately
10%
11,700
25%
38,000
Median
70,000
75%
116,000
90%
158,000

Tallest bin: 303 complaints between 0 and 5,000 miles. Based on 5,220 complaints that record mileage. Bin width 5,000 miles.

Show the numbers
Complaints by mileage bin
MileageComplaintsShare
0–5,0003035.8%
5,000–10,0001382.6%
10,000–15,0001893.6%
15,000–20,0001222.3%
20,000–25,0001382.6%
25,000–30,0001232.4%
30,000–35,0001703.3%
35,000–40,0001863.6%
40,000–45,0002003.8%
45,000–50,0001673.2%
50,000–55,0002074.0%
55,000–60,0001603.1%
60,000–65,0002214.2%
65,000–70,0002074.0%
70,000–75,0001813.5%
75,000–80,0001813.5%
80,000–85,0001933.7%
85,000–90,0001412.7%
90,000–95,0001472.8%
95,000–100,0001512.9%
100,000–105,0001803.4%
105,000–110,000741.4%
110,000–115,0001022.0%
115,000–120,000931.8%
120,000–125,0001192.3%
125,000–130,0001122.1%
130,000–135,0001152.2%
135,000–140,000781.5%
140,000–145,000951.8%
145,000–150,000671.3%
150,000–155,000921.8%
155,000–160,000631.2%
160,000–165,000691.3%
165,000–170,000440.8%
170,000–175,000440.8%
175,000–180,000420.8%
180,000–185,000420.8%
185,000–190,000250.5%
190,000–195,000330.6%
195,000–200,000140.3%
200,000+1923.7%

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain. Complaint counts reflect what owners reported and are not a measure of failure rate per vehicle sold.

What this can and cannot tell you: these are complaints owners chose to file, not a failure rate. Popular models accumulate more of them simply by being common. How this is built.

Owners filed 7,867 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500, and 5,220 of them record the mileage at which the failure happened. That is enough to show not just what fails, but when.

Failures are spread across the mileage range, with the middle half between 38,000 and 116,000 miles. The median is 70,000 miles.

The most-reported areas are the airbag system (22.5% of complaints, typically around 90,000 miles), the transmission and driveline (16.0% of complaints, typically around 97,000 miles), body structure (8.0% of complaints, typically around 75,000 miles).

9 recall campaigns cover this generation. 3 of them carry a severe NHTSA advisory.

If you arrived asking “is it reliable?” — this page answers the version of that question the data can support: which problems owners reported, and at what mileage.

How many miles does a 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 last?

Half of the failure reports on the 2002–2008 Dodge Ram 1500 were filed by 70,000 miles and 90% by 158,000 miles — figures drawn from 5,220 NHTSA complaints that record an odometer reading, so they time reported failures, not the cars whose owners never filed one.

192 reports (3.7%) came in past 200,000 miles — each one proof a Ram 1500 reached that mileage, not that it died there.

Before you buy a 2002–2008 Ram 1500: the 3-minute check

Generated from 5,220 mileage-tagged complaints, 9 recall campaigns, 4 documented problem areas. Print this page — the checklist survives print.

  1. A DO NOT DRIVE recall covers part of this generation. Run the VIN before you drive it home — the fix is free at any dealer.
  2. Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 9 campaigns cover this generation; an open recall is a free repair you can make the seller's problem.
  3. Check engine (5.7l hemi) on 2003–2008 cars. Exhaust manifold bolts snap at the head, producing a cold-start 'Hemi tick' and an exhaust leak that worsens as more bolts fail; warped manifold flanges and gasket leaks follow.
  4. Check engine (4.7l v8) on 2002–2008 cars. Head gasket failure after overheating, plus sludge buildup when oil changes lapse, leading to rocker-arm wear and oil starvation. The 3.7L V6 shares the sludging tendency.
  5. Check steering / front suspension on 2002–2008 cars. Ball joint wear and 'death wobble' on 4WD models from worn track bar and steering linkage.
  6. End with a pre-purchase inspection of this car. Aggregate data describes the population; the example in front of you has its own history.

For a buyer, failures on this generation are spread rather than concentrated: the middle half falls between 38,000 and 116,000 miles, with a median of 70,000. There is no single mileage threshold to watch, which means condition and maintenance records are more informative than the odometer.

On inspection, the airbag system and the transmission and driveline are where this generation's reports concentrate, so those are the areas worth a specific look. The airbag system in particular shows a median failure mileage of 90,000, which gives a concrete number to compare against the odometer of any car you are considering.

None of this is a substitute for a pre-purchase inspection on the individual car. Aggregate patterns describe a population; the example in front of you has its own history.

What fails, and when

Figure 2 · Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008

When each system fails

Bar spans the middle half of reports; the notch inside each bar is the median. Miles at failure on a proportional scale — equal distances are equal ratios, not equal miles.

  1. Engine and its cooling system356 reports48,00017,000–73,000Engine and its cooling system: 356 reports, median 48,000 miles, middle half 17,000 to 73,000 miles.
  2. Steering490 reports63,00039,000–97,000Steering: 490 reports, median 63,000 miles, middle half 39,000 to 97,000 miles.
  3. Electrical system561 reports67,00035,000–105,000Electrical system: 561 reports, median 67,000 miles, middle half 35,000 to 105,000 miles.
  4. Suspension516 reports69,00037,000–120,000Suspension: 516 reports, median 69,000 miles, middle half 37,000 to 120,000 miles.
  5. Body structure633 reports75,00053,000–100,000Body structure: 633 reports, median 75,000 miles, middle half 53,000 to 100,000 miles.
  6. Airbag system1,772 reports90,00053,000–138,000Airbag system: 1,772 reports, median 90,000 miles, middle half 53,000 to 138,000 miles.
  7. Transmission and driveline1,255 reports97,00050,000–145,000Transmission and driveline: 1,255 reports, median 97,000 miles, middle half 50,000 to 145,000 miles.
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it in “Where your car sits”

Ordered by median mileage, earliest first. The first 12,000 miles are shaded: that is the boundary this site uses between a manufacturing defect and ordinary wear, not a property of the world.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

Complaints by vehicle system
SystemComplaintsShareMedian25–75%
Airbag system1,77222.5%90,00053,000–138,000
Transmission and driveline1,25516.0%97,00050,000–145,000
Body structure6338.0%75,00053,000–100,000
Electrical system5617.1%67,00035,000–105,000
Suspension5166.6%69,00037,000–120,000
Steering4906.2%63,00039,000–97,000
Engine and its cooling system3564.5%48,00017,000–73,000
Exterior lighting3093.9%64,00041,000–92,000
Engine2963.8%100,00060,000–137,000
Problems owners could not categorise2623.3%86,00050,000–133,000

Where your car sits

Failure reports by the odometer reading they were filed at. Pick the anchor nearest your car — or type the exact mileage: your marker lands on this curve and on the timing chart above.

Figure 3 · Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008 · 5,220 reports with mileage

Share of reports below each mileage

Share of mileage-tagged reports filed at or below each odometer reading. Steps rise only at bin edges, by exact counted shares.

Cumulative share of reports by mileage, Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2008Of 5,220 reports that record mileage, the share filed below each odometer reading, rising in steps at each 5,000-mile bin edge. 40 percent below 60,000 miles. 62 percent below 90,000 miles. 76 percent below 120,000 miles. Median 70,000 miles.
  • 60,000 mi — 40% of reports below
  • 90,000 mi — 62% of reports below
  • 120,000 mi — 76% of reports below
  • Median — the staircase crosses the 50% line here
  • Your odometer — appears after you enter it below

The staircase tops out at 96%: the remaining 3.7% of reports (192) came above 200,000 miles.

Nothing is smoothed or interpolated. Linear axis, same as Figure 1.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, public domain.

At 60,000 miles

40% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 53,000–138,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 50,000–145,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 53,000–100,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 35,000–105,000 mi
  • Suspension — middle half 37,000–120,000 mi
  • Steering — middle half 39,000–97,000 mi
  • Engine and its cooling system — middle half 17,000–73,000 mi

At 90,000 miles

62% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Engine and its cooling system — median 48,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 53,000–138,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 50,000–145,000 mi
  • Body structure — middle half 53,000–100,000 mi
  • Electrical system — middle half 35,000–105,000 mi
  • Suspension — middle half 37,000–120,000 mi
  • Steering — middle half 39,000–97,000 mi

At 120,000 miles

76% of the failure reports on this generation came below this mileage. That describes reports, not your odds.

Reported earlier than this mileage — ask for repair records

  • Body structure — median 75,000 mi
  • Electrical system — median 67,000 mi
  • Suspension — median 69,000 mi
  • Steering — median 63,000 mi
  • Engine and its cooling system — median 48,000 mi

In the reporting window

  • Airbag system — middle half 53,000–138,000 mi
  • Transmission and driveline — middle half 50,000–145,000 mi

Which systems, and when

Complaints about this generation are not spread evenly across the vehicle, and the systems that generate the most of them do not all fail at the same point in a car's life. The median failure across all systems here is 70,000 miles; the figures below show which parts of the car run ahead of that and which run behind.

The airbag system accounts for 22.5% of complaints (1,772 reports, 422 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 90,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 53,000 and 138,000 miles.

The transmission and driveline accounts for 16.0% of complaints (1,255 reports, 857 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 97,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 50,000 and 145,000 miles.

Body structure accounts for 8.0% of complaints (633 reports, 467 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 75,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 53,000 and 100,000 miles.

The electrical system accounts for 7.1% of complaints (561 reports, 474 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 67,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 35,000 and 105,000 miles.

The suspension accounts for 6.6% of complaints (516 reports, 407 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 69,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 37,000 and 120,000 miles.

The steering accounts for 6.2% of complaints (490 reports, 408 of them with a mileage figure), with a median of 63,000 miles, close to the vehicle's overall pattern. The middle half of these reports falls between 39,000 and 97,000 miles.

Differences between model years

Within this generation, complaint volume is not constant across model years. The 2005 model year drew the most — 1,630 complaints — while 2007 drew the fewest at 701. The median year sits at 1,080.

Recalls and what they cover

NHTSA records 9 recall campaigns covering vehicles in this generation. A recall means the manufacturer or the regulator concluded there was a safety defect or a standard was not met, and that a free remedy is owed to owners — including second and later owners.

3 of these carry a severe advisory — NHTSA's do not drive or park outside warnings, which the agency applies only when it considers the risk immediate. If you own one of these vehicles, that is the first thing to check by VIN.

The campaigns cluster around the airbag system (4), the steering (3), the transmission and driveline (1). Repeated recalls against the same area of the car generally mean the first remedy did not fully resolve the underlying problem.

Recall status is specific to the individual vehicle, not the model. Checking a VIN against NHTSA's lookup is free and takes under a minute, and it is the only way to know whether a particular car has had the work done.

Reported severity

What owners reported alongside the failure itself, out of 7,867 complaints against this generation:

Crashes
610 (7.8%)
Fires
140
Injury reports
407
Fatality reports
17

These flags are self-reported by complainants and unverified by NHTSA; one report can carry several flags, so the counts overlap and do not sum to a total. They are not adjusted for how many of these vehicles are on the road. No chart is drawn here on purpose: overlapping counts spanning very different magnitudes cannot be honestly encoded as lengths.

Documented problems

Engine (5.7l Hemi) 2003–2008

Exhaust manifold bolts snap at the head, producing a cold-start 'Hemi tick' and an exhaust leak that worsens as more bolts fail; warped manifold flanges and gasket leaks follow.

Engine (4.7l V8) 2002–2008

Head gasket failure after overheating, plus sludge buildup when oil changes lapse, leading to rocker-arm wear and oil starvation. The 3.7L V6 shares the sludging tendency.

Steering / Front Suspension 2002–2008

Ball joint wear and 'death wobble' on 4WD models from worn track bar and steering linkage.

Interior 2002–2008

Dash pad cracking into sharp pieces that rattle and expose wiring — a defining complaint for this body.

By model year

Complaints by model year
YearComplaintsWith mileage
20021,004719
20031,363807
20041,369945
20051,630920
20061,080798
2007701508
2008720523

Recalls (9) — is your car included?

Recalls are fixed free of charge at any dealer, for any owner. Check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The text below is NHTSA’s own wording.

  1. Mar 2017 · 2004–2008 · Air Bags do not driveThese vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag…

    The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 Ram 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, o

    What can happen. These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.

    NHTSA campaign 16V352000, reported 2017-03-27.

  2. Mar 2016 · 2003 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could…

    The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until the remedy is completed. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began on March 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R26. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 14V770.

    NHTSA campaign 15V312000, reported 2016-03-16.

  3. Jun 2015 · 2005 · Power TrainIf the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of…

    The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 28, 2004, to August 3, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized spline on the pinion gear.

    What can happen. If the pinion nut loosens, the rear axle may seize, and/or the driveshaft may detach resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a retention feature to the pinion nut, free of charge. The recall began on June 26, 2015, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P77.

    NHTSA campaign 14V796000, reported 2015-06-26.

  4. Jun 2015 · 2004–2008 · Air Bags do not driveIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture…

    The defect. Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge RAM 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge RAM 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge RAM 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its ent

    NHTSA campaign 15V313000, reported 2015-06-08.

  5. Mar 2015 · 2006–2007 · Electrical SystemBroken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked…

    The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2006-2007 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, Dakota, and 2006 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles manufactured July 1, 2005, to July 31, 2006 with manual transmissions. The return springs in the clutch ignition interlock switch may break.

    What can happen. Broken springs can result in a no-start condition, or cause unintended movement when the ignition is cranked, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

    The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch ignition interlock switch, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P80.

    NHTSA campaign 14V795000, reported 2015-03-27.

  6. Feb 2015 · 2004–2005 · Air BagsIn the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could…

    The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2004-2005 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500, 2004-2005 Dodge Durango, 2005 Dodge Dakota, 2005 Dodge Magnum and 2005 Chrysler 300, 300C and 300 SRT8 vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in geographic locations associated with high absolute humidity. Specifically, vehicles sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Saipan, Guam, and American Samoa are addressed by this recall. Upon deployment of the passenger side frontal air bag, excessive i

    What can happen. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passengerÂ’s frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.

    The free fix. Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, free of charge. For vehicles that were sold, or are currently registered, in Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, owners were notified and the recall began on December 5, 2014. For all other vehicles, Chrysler notified owners and the recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is P40 Expanded. Note: This recall has been superseded by recall 16V-352. This recall superseded the passenger ai

    NHTSA campaign 14V770000, reported 2015-02-03.

  7. Jan 2014 · 2006–2008 · SteeringA failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.

    What can happen. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Chrysler notified owners and launched its recall campaign in January 2014. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N62.

    NHTSA campaign 13V528000, reported 2014-01-17.

  8. Jan 2014 · 2008 · SteeringA failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The defect. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 RAM 2500 4X4 and 3500 4X4 trucks, 2008-2012 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis, and model year 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 4x4. The left tie rod assembly may break.

    What can happen. A failure of the tie rod assembly may result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Chrysler notified owners on January 16, 2014 that dealers would inspect vehicles and replace the steering linkage assembly, if necessary. On or about February 27, 2014, Chrysler ceased its recall remedy program due to parts quality concerns, and then re-initiated it on or about April 14, 2014. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge,

    NHTSA campaign 13V529000, reported 2014-01-16.

  9. Oct 2011 · 2008 · SteeringThis condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel…

    The defect. Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Dodge RAM 2500/3500 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; model year 2008-2011 Dodge RAM 3500 cab chassis 4x2, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through march 28, 2011; and model year 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 mega cab 4x4, manufactured from february 14, 2008, through august 15, 2008, because the left tie rod ball stud may fracture. This condition tends to occur during low speed parking lot type maneuvers when the customer is making a tight turn. Additionally, model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500/3500 vehicles may hav

    What can happen. This condition could result in the potential loss of directional stability in the left hand front wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.

    The free fix. Dealers will inspect the tie rod ends for relative orientation and replace the left outer tie rod as required and perform a front end toe alignment as needed. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on october 3, 2011. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

    NHTSA campaign 11V350000, reported 2011-10-03.

What owners reported

Regarding the new body style Dodge 1500 RAM pickup. My truck is less than a year old and about 15000 miles. It has a steering problem. Generally, it pulls to the right, dangerously! The second day of my ownership, went to the dealer and they aligned it. Told me if i still had a problem, it was a tire problem. The…

2002 · 25 miles · Steering

I have a 2002 Dodge RAM that replaced a lemon 2001 Dodge RAM. The 02 has had a problem with the front end pulling and shacking since the day received the truck it has been in for service 5 times since august 5th 2002. It also has problems with the engine idle allways dropping below 500 rpms and trying to stall along…

2002 · 34 miles · Problems owners could not categorise

At speeds above 30 MPH, vehicle demonstrates lack of control when encountering rough/uneven road surface. Vehicle experiences excessive jump/bounce in front and rear suspension. Tire pressure decreased from tire manufacturer recommended 44 PSI to Dodge recommended 35 PSI. This action helped to restore low speed…

2002 · 100 miles · Tyres

Everything bad on my 2002 RAM 4WD. I have had new bearings in my truck,radiator 2x,fron axles 3x,rear axles 2x, new engine, power steering hoses 2x, i hate ths truck i will never oen a Dodge again... I have already told alot of people not to buy a Dodge. Driving down the road at 55 MPH and the rear end locks up...…

2002 · 100 miles · Transmission and driveline

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