2002 Dodge Ram suspension problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Dodge Ram — 14% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt: the contact heard a rattling noise in the back of the truck. He was making a trip to los vegas, was walking around the truck on and looked under the wheel and he noticed a clamp that held a spring in place broke. *ak”
filed Aug 11, 2005
“Left front control arm were not replaced, only the brake pads. Dealership claimed this would fix the problem. However, there was still a clanking noise at front left and right wheel area. Consumer's inspection revealed that on both sides the pivot arms were loose and had rotated several times…”
filed Mar 7, 2003
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Rear suspension vibration while driving at highway speeds. *tt
06003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 2, 2006Stabilizer bar link nut torque specs changed. *eh
10182004 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 18, 2004
Suspension problems in other Ram years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 Ram | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 Ram | 3 | 12% |
| 2005 Ram | 3 | 8% |
| 2004 Ram | 3 | 5% |
| 2003 Ram | 3 | 6% |
| 2001 Ram | 42 | 13% |
| 2000 Ram | 20 | 14% |
| 1999 Ram | 36 | 10% |
| 1998 Ram | 31 | 6% |
| 1997 Ram | 24 | 6% |
| 1996 Ram | 49 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Dodge Ram
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.