2002 Dodge RAM 2500 Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/12/2026

29Structure complaints

18.7%Of all 155 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE29 · 18.7%

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL13 · 8.4%

Unspecified / other13 · 8.4%

STEERING8 · 5.2%

STRUCTURE:BODY7 · 4.5%

Share of the 155 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 overview page.

What owners report

“THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE RAM 2500. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN HE BEGAN TO PERFORM MAINTENANCE ON THE RADIO. WHILE…”NHTSA complaint 10404308 — filed 06/03/2011

“MY 2002 DODGE RAM 2500 PICKUP DASH BOARD IS DISINTEGRATING. IT HAS BEEN WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND I HAVE NOT USED ANY SOLVENTS OR…”NHTSA complaint 10370302 — filed 12/12/2010

“DASH BOARD CRACKING RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE FROM FRONT TO BACK.”NHTSA complaint 10331666 — filed 05/21/2010

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500: 29 of 155 complaints on file (18.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Dodge RAM 2500 have in total?

155 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 10 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, 6 reported injuries, and 1 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.