2002 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission problems
The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 has 100 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 10% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.
100
Transmission complaints
10%
Share of year
6
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“THE DIFFERENTIAL BROKE IN HALF WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, VEHICLE WENT OFF THE ROAD AND DOWN TO A DITCH. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IMMOBILE. *AK......MAD EALL TIRES FLAT, AND REAR PASSENGER TIRE DETACHED/FELL OFF THE TRUCK. NO POLICE REPORT OBTAINED. CONSUMER CLAIMED POLICE WERE TRYING…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 have?
NHTSA has 100 complaints about the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 transmission — 10% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.