2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Dodge Ram 1500 2002

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (26%)

Brakes and Traction Control (4%)

Suspension and Steering (21%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (1%)

Other (4%)

Chart based on 100 repairs.
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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 engine repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (15%)

$500 - $999 (23%)

$100 - $499 (46%)

< $100 (15%)

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Chart based on 26 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 8ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

139000 mi

US $40
Radiator cracked  Radiator cracked  

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

83000 mi

US $300
Losing coolant,no overheat. Thermostat gasket failed, explaining coolant loss. Found radiator was a bit clogged - replaced. 
84000 mi

US $1500
Poor running and CEL. O2 sensor replaced Oil leak 
88000 mi

US $400
Intermittent no start. Replace Independent Power Module (Fuse/Relay module) 
124000 mi

C $300
REPLACED WATER PUMP REPLACED BELT, TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEYS 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual RWD

170000 mi

US $100
the accelerator sensor had gone out and had to be replaced. Before replacement the check engine light came on, the truck would idle very rough, or would die when trying to idle. 
187000 mi

US $300
removed and replaced radiator. Radiator was leaking between the plastic side cap and the metal tubing 
213000 mi replaced radiator, it was leaking 
226000 mi

US $70
replaced O2 sensor, passenger side after the catalytic converter 
120700 mi

US $320
Crack in radiator inlet tank requiring radiator replacement $200 Blown front door speaker (torn foam surround) $120 to replace pair 
193000 mi

US $70
Serpentine belt tensioner failure; replaced tensioner and belt 
195000 mi

US $1800
Replace head gaskets, machine head face 
203000 mi

US $400
Muffler rusted out requiring replacement 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range

84200 mi

US $200
Radiator had to be repleced 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

114000 mi

US $400
Radiator failure. Replaced radiator, thermostat, upper and lower hose. Serpentine belt and water pump replaced. 
175000 mi

US $721
Replaced radiator, fan clutch, and serpentine belt. 
114700 mi

US $770
radiator & temp gauge replaced. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

190000 mi

US $375
Truck was shifting at inappropriate times causing loss of power and transmission clunking. Throttle Position Sensor failed. 
76260 mi

C $700
replaced rusted out oil pan 
91760 mi

C $500
Replaced radiator 
99200 mi

C $199
Replaced rear oxygen sensor so it would pass clean air test. Check engine light was on. 
90000 mi

US $1600
replaced rusted exhaust supports 
93000 mi

US $530
Replace exhaust system cat.back 
155000 mi

C $750
Fan broke off hitting rad and shroud 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

178000 mi radiator leak, overheated, replaced with new radiator 
179000 mi

US $480
Water pump went bad after overheating, also head gasket leak but put sealant in system. Still holding. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range

85000 mi

US $1500
Radiator cracked  

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Engine Problems

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