Trade in: 2002 Dodge Ram

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Dodge Ram of the 2002 to 2008 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 2002 Dodge Ram for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

What to check when buying the 2002 Dodge Ram

  • NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 394 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (100), power train (52) and service brakes (40). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2002 Dodge Ram recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
07V5550002007-12-04power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shiftON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED...
04V1850002004-04-12service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/moduleON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR, WHICH CAN COMPROMISE SEALING INTEGRITY OF THE CONNECTOR.
02V1590002002-06-13power train:axle assemblyON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS, THE REAR AXLE FLANGE WELD TO THE AXLE TUBE COULD FATIGUE AND ALLOW THE BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY TO ROTATE.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2002 Dodge Ram: before you buy

We are a rental company, not a dealer, so there is no 2002 Dodge Ram for sale by us right now. This page helps you judge the 2002 Dodge Ram before you buy one anywhere.

Before you sign for the Ram

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed.

Specs, explained

No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.

The Ram in everyday use

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk.

A longer test drive

If the Ram is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide. Rent the Ram for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one.

Picking a year and a trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

What it costs to run

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.

Questions first?

A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2002 Dodge Ram from us first.

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Find me this car

Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2002 Dodge Ram for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 2002 Dodge Ram

Does CarmaCars sell the 2002 Dodge Ram?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2002 Dodge Ram before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2002 Dodge Ram have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.