2002 Dodge DODGE TRUCK: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10007636 · 2003-02-17 (February 17, 2003)
SINCE "DAY 1" (4-30-02) VEHICLE SHAKES AT 42 MPH, VIBRATES AT 58 MPH AND 70+ MPH. TRUCK HAS BEEN WORKED ON OVER EIGHT TIMES. CHRYSLER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND REFUSES TO REPAIR MY TRUCK. WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? I NEED SOME HELP ON THIS! THERE ARE OTHERS WITH THE SAME TRUCK PROBLEM! WHY NO RECALL?
Owner-reported narrative. 150 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007636 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10013710 · 2003-03-31 (March 31, 2003)
AS WE DROVE OVER A RAILROAD TRACK, THE VEHICLE DIED AND WOULD NOT RESTART. WHEN WE ATTEMPTED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE ALTHOUGH IT TURNED OVER WE NOTICED THE INDICATORS FOR THE GAUGES WOULD NOT COME OFF THE PEGS. WE CHECK OTHER VEHICLES AT THE DEALER AND WHEN YOU TURNED THE KEY TO THE ACCESSORY POSITION THE GAUGES DID COME OFF THE PEGS. *NLM
Owner-reported narrative. 11,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10013710 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10014849 · 2003-04-11 (April 11, 2003)
THE TRAILER HITCH WAS BENT SIDEWAYS. THE CONSUMER OWNED ANOTHER DODGE/1999 AND EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM. MR SCC *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10014849 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 10031858 · 2003-08-01 (August 1, 2003)
FOIA REQUEST ALL DOCUMENTS RE FAILURE OF THE AXLE ASSEMBLY OF 2002 DODGE TRUCK, ALSO DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE HEAT TREATMENT OF THE CHRYSLER AXLE. NAR 08/01/2003. IN PUBLIC FILE.*MR *CB *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10031858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041287 · 2003-10-05 (October 5, 2003)
2002 DODGE DURANGO WITH 30,000 MILE AND THE UPPER BALLS ARE FAILING, WORE OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 31,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10041287 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10041794 · 2003-10-14 (October 14, 2003)
PLEASE READ MY WEBSITE. IT HAS ALL THE INFORMATION. I WOULD LIKE TO OBTAIN THE CALIFORNIA STATE LAWS FOR PARKING RV'S ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. PLEASE READ MY WEB SITE AT: HTTP://BOYCOTT-UPLAND-CA.COM THANK YOU. *LA
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10041794 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10090759 · 2004-09-10 (September 10, 2004)
AIR CONDITIONER DRAINS WATER INTO PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD SATURATING THE CARPET. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 19,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10090759 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.