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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Battery Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	519523
Internal NHTSA #	10103063
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	14/12/04
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	Prior to taking delivery of the vehicle the battery was replaced. After several times of service for headlight failures, won't jump start, replaced battery, 7 mo. Later. After several other attempts was informed of need wiring harness due to after market replacement of headlamp. Replaced headlamps to factory and 3rd dead battery. I have invested $1100 since the second dead battery. Dealer says battery has nothing to do with electrical wiring harness???? Most occurances during extended warranty period. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	26000
Number of Occurences	6
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	LYNN, MA
VIN pattern	1B7HU18Z42JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
Was medical attention required?
Was part original equipment?
No. of injured persons	0
No. of fatalities	0
Date of purchase	28/04/02
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
Vehicle speed	0
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Dealer's name	HERB CHAMBERS DODGE
Dealer's telephone number	978-774-8840
Dealer's city	DANVERS
Dealer's state code	MA
Dealer's ZIP code	01923

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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Battery Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Electrical System Battery Problems, Complaints and Defects

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