| Issue ID | 549328 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10127558 |
| Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Brand | DODGE |
| Model | RAM 1500 |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| File date | 16/11/02 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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... They put the wrong fluid in it from the factory and burnt it up! Its ony 3 years old and i got it in nov of 2002.... I have put 4 sets of front and rear brakes on it since i have had it! I took it in to be fixed everytime and it happins again with in 6 months! Last dodge i will own!!!! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 100 |
| Number of Occurences | 15 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FRAZEYSBURG, OH |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 16/11/02 |
| Was original owner? | Y |
| Anti-lock brakes | Y |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Drive train type | 4WD |
| Transmission type | AUTO |
| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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| Dealer's name | TRI-COUNTY |
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