Component Record

Dodge RAM 1500 2002 Steering Problems

44 distinct owners reported a steering problem on the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500 - 5% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage44 complaints

44 complaints; 1 recall campaign covers this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

03V078000Reported March 10, 2003 - 287,725 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the steering system, reported to NHTSA on March 10, 2003. The campaign covers an estimated 287,725 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Vehicle Structure279 Power Train100 Electrical System94 Engine81 Suspension76 Unknown Or Other62

How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of November 1, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.