2002 Dodge Ram Wagon recalls & problems
The 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is seats (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Crash test ratings
2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Wagon
| Overall | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
Ram Wagon 1500 2WD
| City / highway | 13 / 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
3.9 L · 6 cyl · Automatic 3-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,800/year to fuel
Ram Wagon 2500 2WD CNG CNG
| City / highway | 12 / 14 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Natural Gas |
5.2 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,550/year to fuel
Ram Wagon 2500 2WD
| City / highway | 11 / 16 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
5.9 L · 8 cyl · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $5,600/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 1 | — |
| Seat belts Front › Anchorage | 1 | — |
| Service brakes | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- May 27, 2026 · crash · 2 injuriesAir bags
Was in a car accident on Wednesday may 27,2026 . Crashed at a speed of about 51 if not more and NONE of the air bags deployed. I have spoken to my insurance and they said I needed to file a complaint or claim someway else for the airbags not deploying. - Jun 23, 2020 · 125,000 milesService brakes
EXITED I-40 IN TUCUMCARI, NM. RIGHT TURN OFF INTERSTATE, RIGHT TURN INTO SHELL. UPON LEAVING THE FUEL STATION TO ENTER I-40 WESTBOUND, I HAD NO BRAKES. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. COASTED UPHILL TO RESTAURANT PARKING LOT; BRAKE FLUID UNDER DRIVER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL. UNUSUAL SINCE I HAD ZERO BRAKING POWER. SHREDDED BRAKE HOSE WAS REPLACED THE NEXT DAY. PROBLEM IS DISCUSSED BY A MECHANIC HERE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=3OUZ-TRM5KG&T=620S - Dec 1, 2001Seats
THERE IS ONLY ONE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ON EACH OF THE BENCH SEATS IN REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR 4 OF THE 6 PASSENGERS THAT MAY BE SEATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.