2002 Dodge DODGE TRUCK problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
22 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
31,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 13 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 22 complaints (9.1%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 9.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 4.5% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 4.5% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 4.5% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.5% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Suspension | 2 |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 2 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner | 1 |
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump: 2; Structure: 2; Suspension: 2; Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint: 2; Electrical System: 1; Electronic Stability Control:Automatic (Asc): 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Equipment:Appliance:Air Conditioner: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 4 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 6 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 4; 25,000 to 49,999: 6; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (6). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 3 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2010 | 1 |
2002: 3; 2003: 7; 2004: 1; 2005: 8; 2007: 2; 2010: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10108338 · 2005-02-01 (February 1, 2005)
THE REAR BRAKE SYSTEM HAS FAILED. I PUT THE BRAKES ON AND THE ANTILOCK SYSTEM STARTED WORKING BUT AFTER THAT THE PEDAL BECAME SOFT. AFTER A FEW DAYS I HAD IT CHECKED AND FOUND THAT THE REAR BRAKES HAD NOT RELEASED AND BURNED UP COMPLETELY. CHRYSLER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING BEAUSE THE TRUCK HAS 42000 MILES ON IT. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 41,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10108338 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10109983 · 2005-02-07 (February 7, 2005)
I OWN A 2002 DODGE DIESEL TRUCK. THE BRAKES FAILED AT ONLY 41,000 MILES. THE DEALER WILL NOT COVER THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE WARRANTY WAS UP AT 36,000 MILES. ONCE THE BRAKES WERE REMOVED IT WAS FOUND THAT THE INNER PAD ON ALL FOUR WHEELS HAD FAILED. THEY CAME LOOSE FROM THE BACKING PLATE WHERE THEY WERE BONDED TOGETHER. THE RIGHT REAR HAD FALLEN OUT AND THE BACKING PLATE ATE INTO THE ROTOR AND DESTROYED IT COMPLETELY. THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT ON THESE TRUCKS THAT COULD CAUSE COMPLETE LOSS OF BRAKES. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 41,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10109983 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10135211 · 2005-09-02 (September 2, 2005)
LOADED VEHICLE WITH 1440LB SAND. UPON DRIVING HIGHWAY (NEVER EXCEED 55MPH) WITHIN 20 MIN VEHICLE SMOKED HEAVILY FROM ENGINE BAY. DISCOVERED THAT VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING PUMP HAS AN OVERFLOW VALVE LINE THAT SEEMS TO HAVE A PRESSURE VALVE AT THE END OF IT. THIS HOSE IS CONNECTED TO THE WIRING HARNESS NEAR THE BATTERY, AND POINTS VERTICALLY AT THE HOOD, JUST OVER THE VALVE COVER ASSEMBLY. POWER STEERING FLUID POURED OVER THE ENGINE, COMBUSTING ON THE ENGINE ASSEMBLY, BUT NOT FLAMING UP. MY ASSUMPTION IS THAT THIS VEHICLE'S POWER STEERING UNI…
Owner-reported narrative. 67,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10135211 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10025146 · 2003-06-29 (June 29, 2003)
LIFT PUMP FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DIESEL PICKUP. LOSS OF POWER FOLLOWED WITH BUCKING/SURGING. THIS LED TO SUDDEN DROP IN SPEED WHILE TOWING AN RV ON THE FREEWAY. MANAGED TO GET OVER TO THE RIGHT SIDE AS TRAFFIC WAS LIGHT AND GOT OFF AT NEXT EXIT. COULD HAVE RESULTED IN ACCIDENT IF TRAFFIC WAS HEAVY. FROM WHAT I'VE HEARD AND READ, THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS AND MAYBE SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 21,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10025146 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10127614 · 2005-07-06 (July 6, 2005)
MY DIESEL 4X4 TRUCK DIED, WHILE PULLING A LARGE TRAILER, ON THE HIGHWAY. I WAS TRAVELING 60MPH. WITH GREAT DIFFICULTY, I STEERED OVER TO THE SHOULDER. THE TRUCK WOULD NOT START. IT WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER. THE GROUND WIRE BROKE THAT GOES TO THE PRIMARY FUEL PUMP.
Owner-reported narrative. 69,040 miles reported. Look up ODI 10127614 at NHTSA ↗