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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%)

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (21%)

$500 - $999 (16%)

$100 - $499 (37%)

< $100 (26%)

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Chart based on 19 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

125000 mi

US $250
Replaced rack and pinion, replacement R&P was defective, replaced a second time 
127000 mi

US $150
R&P failed again, had a shop replace with warranted parts 
139000 mi

US $40
2 broken wheel studs on passenger front tire, replaced all 5 
91340 mi Outer tie rod loose. Replaced with Moog outer tie rod. Replaced upper and lower ball joints on the passenger side. 

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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

80000 mi

US $1100
Rear leaf spring broke at the shackle. Replaced both leafs and attachment hardware. 
124000 mi

C $300
REPLACED POWER STEERING PUMP 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual RWD

200000 mi

US $120
Removed and replaced Right Front Wheel Bearing 
112000 mi

US $750
Steering rack replacement 
118000 mi

US $550
Steering rack & outer tie rod end replacement 
153000 mi

US $330
Replaced front wheel bearings due to loud bearing noise; replaced brake rotors & pads due to wear 
166000 mi

US $800
replacement of steering rack due to seal failure; replacement part was bad necessitating 2nd day in shop, plus alignment replace upper a-arm due to faulty upper ball joint 
195000 mi

US $1800
Replace one inner and both outer tie rod ends 
195000 mi

US $45
tie rod end stud broke causing loss of steering control while maneuvering in driveway 
195000 mi

US $30
Replaced worn tie-rod end not serviced when other unit broke some months prior 
203000 mi

US $400
Replace steering rack and outer tie rod ends 

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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

90000 mi

US $1600
replaced front lower ball joints. replaced 4 tires.  
155000 mi Bearing failed 
73780 mi

C $450
right front wheel bearing replaced 

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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
Upper and lower ball joints (required to have new upper a-arms), steering pump leak.  

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Suspension Problems

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