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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	861829
Internal NHTSA #	10404319
Manufacurer	CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
Brand	DODGE
Model	RAM 1500
Model Year	2002
File date	25/12/10
Component	POWER TRAIN
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	When the truck was a stop and i would begin to drive i would hear a clanking noise that sounded like it was coming from the rear of the truck. This went on for a month i figured it was something in the bed moving around. While i was driving one night, i heard a crunch noise that then resulted in the rear tires locking up and causing me to start skidding, i was able to maintain control of the truck and stop it safely. I was able to limp the truck home this time, at 15 to 20 mph. If i went any faster it would lock again. This is the second time the rear in this truck has failed me, the first time i was cruising at highway speed when the rear locked and the drive shaft separated from the differential causing damage to my truck as well as the shaft. The first repair cost me $2500. 00 and i'm being quoted $1500. 00 for this repair. This is a common and known problem on these trucks, chrysler won't step up and take any responsibility they just tell me that my vin was not covered under the recall despite the fact that i am experiencing the same problems as the trucks that were recalled. I will never buy another dodge truck!
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	192000
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	TABERNACLE, NJ
VIN pattern	1D7HA16N42JXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?	N
Was vehicle involved in a fire?	N
Was incedent reported to police?	N
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Date of purchase	07/08/26
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	N
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	RWD
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Vehicle speed	50
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

2002 Dodge RAM 1500 Power Train Problems, Complaints and Defects

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What is Failure?

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