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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 electrical repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (0%)

$500 - $999 (8%)

$100 - $499 (67%)

< $100 (25%)

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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 All Parking Lights out. Caused by open circuit inside the Independent Power Module (IPM). Repaired per You-tube video. 
124000 mi

C $300
REPLACED ALTERNATOR 

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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 $70
removed and replaced the external fan on the AC unit. the fan had quit working. 
226000 mi

US $130
Replaced the battery -- it was 7 years old 
98000 mi

US $450
HVAC blend door 
160700 mi

US $100
Replaced pass side tail light socket and bulb due to electrical short causing bulb socket to melt 
196200 mi

US $150
Alternator failed requiring battery replacement. 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

114700 mi

US $350
Replaced: instrument cluster gauge light, air bag module,  tail light sensor.  

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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

167700 mi

C $350
Ac cam motor bearing staring to disintegrate 
94000 mi

US $310
rear drivers window stopped working halfway up. wires were problem. also discovered but not repaired were u joint needs replacing ($425) and 3 oxygen sensors are gone($900 for all 3). Deciding on whether to repair or trade....soon! 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed

215-horsepower 3.7L V6 4-speed automatic RWD

58000 mi

US $500
Replace Evaporator , Fan and Radiator 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed

240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD

84000 mi rear door lock sticks, latch replaced under warranty 

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2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Electrical Problems

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