The 2002 Dodge Ram Van has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 576,418 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the electrical system. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
POWER TRAIN07V5550002007-12-04576,418 affected
Defect
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED…
Consequence
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Complaints by component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3
2fires
STEERING
3
STRUCTURE:BODY
2
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
1
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:POWER ADJUST
1
1injuries
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE
1
STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
1
Total complaints16
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“Took van in for inspection and was informed that the entire frame had rust issues. Was told the front frame was so bad I should just park it as that anything from the radiator to the engine could just fall out with one good jolt. Did a little research and found this is a common problem with these…”
“On 8/8/14, a loud banging sound occurred when going over bumps and railroad tracks while driving to work. At that time, stopped driving van until were able to take it to bettenhausen chrysler jeep in tinley park, il. On 8/14/14. On the same date, we were informed the vehicle was unsafe to drive.…”
“On 8/8/14, a loud banging sound occurred when going over bumps and railroad tracks while driving to work. At that time, stopped driving van until were able to take it to bettenhausen chrysler jeep in tinley park, il. On 8/14/14. On the same date, we were informed the vehicle was unsafe to drive.…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 2500 van. The contact stated while driving 2 mph the steering mount broke from the frame causing a faulty wheel alignment. The vehicle was towed to the contacts home. The contact inspected the frame and notice excessive rust on the frame. The contact called…”
“Total loss of steering due to severe frame rot, which led to the detachment of the steering mounts on the passenger side. Luckily it happened at a slow speed, at that point had to be towed. Had just exited highway at speeds of 65 mph. I informed dodge of this problem approximately 6 months ago,…”
“All power stops to vehicle, shutting entire engine, power brakes, steering off. It occurs daily, whil edriving on roads/freeways, creating a seriously hazardous situation. Dealer previously replaced the power control module. Problem recently started again. Dealer wants to replace the pcm again at…”
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram van 3500. While the vehicle was parked the steering wires broke in half and the steering box snapped off. He attempted to file a claim with the manufacturer and was denied; however, a supervisor advised him to have the steering box diagnosed by the dealer. He…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge 1500 ram van. During a routine tune up on the vehicle the contact was lying on floor with his back facing the driver's seat when the power seat button was accidentally engaged. The contact was pined between the seat and the pedal well. The contact was unable to…”
Defect investigations
InvestigationPE02082 Opened 2002-11-06 · closed 2003-04-23
SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE
THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS.…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Dodge Ram Van as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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