Complaints
210
Crashes
14
Fires
3
Injuries
6
Fatalities
1
Recalls
0
Worst 2002 Dodge 2500 Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#129 complaints
Structural Problems
Avg mileage:68,789 mi
#213 complaints
Diesel Fuel System
Avg mileage:85,560 mi
#38 complaints
Steering Defects
Avg mileage:95,816 mi
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2002 Dodge 2500.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structural Problems | 29 | — | — | 68,789 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 13 | — | — | 85,560 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 8 | — | — | 95,816 mi | |
| Body Structure | 7 | — | — | 108,400 mi | |
| Automatic Transmission | 6 | 2 | — | 65,870 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 6 | — | — | 78,152 mi | |
| Suspension Failures | 5 | — | — | 136,848 mi | |
| Suspension:Front | 5 | — | — | 40,750 mi | |
| Airbags | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Electrical Faults | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Manual Transmission | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Hydraulic Brakes | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheels:Rim | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Air Bags:Frontal | 2 | 2 | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine & Cooling | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — |
Structural Problems
29
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
68,789
Diesel Fuel System
13
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
85,560
Steering Defects
8
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
95,816
Body Structure
7
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
108,400
Automatic Transmission
6
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
65,870
Tire Defects
6
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
78,152
Suspension Failures
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
136,848
Suspension:Front
5
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
40,750
Airbags
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Electrical Faults
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
1
Avg Miles
—
Transmission / Drivetrain
4
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Unintended Acceleration
4
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Fuel Pump
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Power Train:Clutch Assembly
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Manual Transmission
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Seat Belt Issues
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Hydraulic Brakes
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Steering:Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion)
3
complaints
Crashes
1
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Wheels:Rim
3
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Air Bags:Frontal
2
complaints
Crashes
2
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine Problems
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine & Cooling
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Gasoline Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System, Other:Fuel Injection System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
Fuel System
2
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
—
Avg Miles
—
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2002 Dodge 2500 — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2002 Dodge 2500 reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 2002 Dodge 2500 has 210 NHTSA complaints, 14 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Structural Problems with 29 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 2002 Dodge 2500?
Top reported problems: Structural Problems (29 complaints, avg 68,789 mi); Diesel Fuel System (13 complaints, avg 85,560 mi); Steering Defects (8 complaints, avg 95,816 mi). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
At what mileage do problems start on the 2002 Dodge 2500?
The weighted average mileage at time of complaint is about 80,818 miles. Some components fail earlier, some later — check the "All Problems by Category" table above for per-issue averages.
How safe is the 2002 Dodge 2500?
NHTSA complaints for the 2002 Dodge 2500 include 14 crash-related reports, 3 fire reports, 6 injuries, and 1 fatalities. These are owner-reported incidents, not official crash-test ratings — a complaint being filed doesn't confirm a defect, but clusters around specific components are worth investigating.
Does the 2002 Dodge 2500 have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 2002 Dodge 2500 as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 2002 Dodge 2500?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Dodge 2500 reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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