NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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815 reportsMileage unknown · Oct 20, 2004
StructureCrash
TAILGATE WAS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING AND BOTH SAFETY CABLES WERE ATTACHED. AFTER ENCOUNTERING A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TAILGATE BECAME INSTANTLY DISLODGED AND VERY NEARLY INJURED TWO PEDESTRIANS. ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE REFUSED RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSED TO REPAIR TAILGATE - THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS ALSO FAILURE AT CUSTOMER RELATIONS. …
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TAILGATE WAS LOWERED WHILE DRIVING AND BOTH SAFETY CABLES WERE ATTACHED. AFTER ENCOUNTERING A DIP IN THE ROAD, THE TAILGATE BECAME INSTANTLY DISLODGED AND VERY NEARLY INJURED TWO PEDESTRIANS. ALLEN SAMUELS DODGE REFUSED RESPONSIBILITY AND REFUSED TO REPAIR TAILGATE - THE SERVICE MANAGER WAS ALSO FAILURE AT CUSTOMER RELATIONS. I DON'T HAVE THE EXACT DATE OF THE INCIDENT SO THE LISTED DATE IS ONLY AN ESTIMATION. I ALSO NOTICE THAT THIS IS THE SECOND COMPLAINT LISTED FOR THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM.
NHTSA ODI #10096141
40,000 miles · Oct 19, 2004
Latches/locks/linkages
THE REAR DOORS OF MY 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB TRUCK WILL NOT UNLOCK. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MY DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, SINCE IT IS NOT COVERED BY A CURRENT RECALL. THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED (I'M STILL MAKING $400+ MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON THE TR…
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THE REAR DOORS OF MY 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB TRUCK WILL NOT UNLOCK. THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED TO MY DEALER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, BUT HAS NOT BEEN FIXED, SINCE IT IS NOT COVERED BY A CURRENT RECALL. THE TRUCK IS OUT OF WARRANTY, AND I CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE PROBLEM FIXED (I'M STILL MAKING $400+ MONTHLY PAYMENTS ON THE TRUCK). AT THIS TIME, I HAVE NOT SUFFERED ANY CONSEQUENCES. POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES ARE THAT A REAR SEAT PASSENGER (ESPECIALLY A CHILD) CAN BECOME TRAPPED IN THE REAR SEAT OF THE VEHICLE. A KIT/PART IS AVAILABLE (DODGE PART NUMBER 5086593AA) TO FIX THIS PROBLEM, SO IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10096042
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
I HAVE A 2002 DODGE QUAD CAB 1500ST AUTOMOBILE. SOMETIMES WHEN I AM IN THE PROCESS OF MAKING A TURN THE VEHICLE LOSES POWER. THIS CAUSES A LOSS OF POWER STERING AND BRAKES WHICH CAN CAUSE AN ACCIDENT TO OCCUR. I KNOW TWO OTHER PEOPLE WHO HAVE 2002 DODGE 1500 TRUCKS AND THEY HAVE HAD TTHE SAME PROBLEM.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10095782
Mileage unknown · Oct 7, 2004
Engine And Engine Cooling
WHILE DRIVING OIL GAUGE MOVED UP AND DOWN. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS SLUDGE BUILD UP ON THE MOTOR. ALSO, IT WAS DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD EVERY RECEIPT WHERE SHE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGES. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE …
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WHILE DRIVING OIL GAUGE MOVED UP AND DOWN. TOOK THE VEHICLE TO BE SERVICED AT THE DEALERSHIP. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THERE WAS SLUDGE BUILD UP ON THE MOTOR. ALSO, IT WAS DUE TO IMPROPER MAINTENANCE. CONSUMER STATED THAT SHE HAD EVERY RECEIPT WHERE SHE HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE IN FOR REGULAR OIL CHANGES. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED BECAUSE SHE ONLY HAD THE VEHICLE FOR ONE YEAR, AND THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10095339
57,000 miles · Sep 28, 2004
Power TrainCrashInjury
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ASPHALT TURNED INTO GRAVEL AND VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED, LANDED ON GRAVEL, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS BROKE. THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED, AGAIN, TWISTED, AND LANDED ON ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY. *AK *SC THE AXLE ASSEMBLY F…
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WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH ASPHALT TURNED INTO GRAVEL AND VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED, LANDED ON GRAVEL, AND PASSENGER'S SIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS BROKE. THE VEHICLE HYDRO PLANED, AGAIN, TWISTED, AND LANDED ON ROOF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES, AND WAS TAKEN TO HOSPITAL FOR SURGERY. *AK *SC THE AXLE ASSEMBLY FAILED.
NHTSA ODI #10089471
49,540 miles · Sep 19, 2004
Electrical System
MY COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT IN MY 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. I SPOKE WITH AN INDIVIDUAL NAMED CHRIS ON 9/15/04 REF#12633025. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT TAKE ANY STEPS TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE AREN'T ANY RECALLS ON THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN THESE TRUCKS. IT'S GOING TO COST ME $600.00 TO GET THIS PROBL…
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MY COMPUTER SYSTEM WENT OUT IN MY 2002 DODGE RAM 1500 TRUCK. I SPOKE WITH AN INDIVIDUAL NAMED CHRIS ON 9/15/04 REF#12633025. THE MANUFACTURER WILL NOT TAKE ANY STEPS TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM BECAUSE I WAS TOLD THAT THERE AREN'T ANY RECALLS ON THE COMPUTER SYSTEMS IN THESE TRUCKS. IT'S GOING TO COST ME $600.00 TO GET THIS PROBLEM WITH MY LEMON FIXED.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10091296
12,000 miles · Sep 18, 2004
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2002 DODGE RAM 1500 4X4 - BRAKE SHIMMY / SHAKE, REDUCED BRAKING POWER. ROTORS REPLACED TWICE IN 20,000, PROBLEM STILL HAPENNING. COULD NOT STOP QUICKLY ALMOST CAUSING A SEVERE ACCIDENT.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10091226
Mileage unknown · Sep 10, 2004
Equipment
WHILE JACKING THE VEHICLE HOOK ATTACHMENT TO THE JACK WAS TWISTED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE, BUT FAILED AND HIT THE GROUND. NO INJURIES REPORTED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND CONSUMER NEEDED TO PAY FOR REPAI…
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WHILE JACKING THE VEHICLE HOOK ATTACHMENT TO THE JACK WAS TWISTED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO JACK UP THE VEHICLE, BUT FAILED AND HIT THE GROUND. NO INJURIES REPORTED. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS PART WAS NOT UNDER WARRANTY, AND CONSUMER NEEDED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10091840
Mileage unknown · Aug 16, 2004
Air Bags
WHILE DRIVING, THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAIN ON. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10087985
Mileage unknown · Jul 20, 2004
Power Train
VIBRATION IN REAR OF VEHICLE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10082332
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