NHTSA vehicle safety data

2002 Dodge Ram Wagon Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon right now, so this page doesn't state a recall count — check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for current campaigns. 3 owner complaints are on file.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon, plus NCAP crash-test ratings.

2002 Dodge Ram Wagon owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon, describing incidents dated December 1, 2001 to May 27, 2026.

Most-cited components

Air Bags 1 complaint
Seat Belts 1 complaint
Seats 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Of the 3 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash; across all 3 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).

Newest complaints

ODI #11741573 · Filed June 2, 2026
Was in a car accident on Wednesday may 27,2026 . Crashed at a speed of about 51 if not more and NONE of the air bags deployed. I have spoken to my insurance and they said I needed to file a complaint or claim someway else for the airbags not deploying.
ODI #11342609 · Filed July 31, 2020
EXITED I-40 IN TUCUMCARI, NM. RIGHT TURN OFF INTERSTATE, RIGHT TURN INTO SHELL. UPON LEAVING THE FUEL STATION TO ENTER I-40 WESTBOUND, I HAD NO BRAKES. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. COASTED UPHILL TO RESTAURANT PARKING LOT; BRAKE FLUID UNDER DRIVER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL. UNUSUAL SINCE I HAD ZERO BRAKING POWER…
ODI #899810 · Filed December 4, 2001
THERE IS ONLY ONE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ON EACH OF THE BENCH SEATS IN REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR 4 OF THE 6 PASSENGERS THAT MAY BE SEATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

Read all 3 complaints

We couldn't confirm the NHTSA recall list for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon right now — this is not a confirmed "no recalls". Check the VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls for the official status.

2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Wagon

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out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Not Rated

Frontal Crash

Not Rated

Driver: 4, Passenger: 4

Side Crash

Not Rated

Driver: Not Rated, Passenger: Not Rated

Side Pole

Not Rated

Rollover

Not Rated

Safety Technology

1 investigation

3 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon.

Air Bags

ODI #11741573

Crash 2 injuries

Incident: May 27, 2026 · Filed: June 2, 2026

Was in a car accident on Wednesday may 27,2026 . Crashed at a speed of about 51 if not more and NONE of the air bags deployed. I have spoken to my insurance and they said I needed to file a complaint or claim someway else for the airbags not deploying.

Service Brakes

ODI #11342609

Incident: June 23, 2020 · Filed: July 31, 2020

EXITED I-40 IN TUCUMCARI, NM. RIGHT TURN OFF INTERSTATE, RIGHT TURN INTO SHELL. UPON LEAVING THE FUEL STATION TO ENTER I-40 WESTBOUND, I HAD NO BRAKES. PEDAL TO THE FLOOR. COASTED UPHILL TO RESTAURANT PARKING LOT; BRAKE FLUID UNDER DRIVER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL. UNUSUAL SINCE I HAD ZERO BRAKING POWER. SHREDDED BRAKE HOSE WAS REPLACED THE NEXT DAY. PROBLEM IS DISCUSSED BY A MECHANIC HERE: HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=3OUZ-TRM5KG&T=620S

Seat Belts; Seats

ODI #899810

Incident: December 1, 2001 · Filed: December 4, 2001

THERE IS ONLY ONE LAP AND SHOULDER BELT ON EACH OF THE BENCH SEATS IN REAR OF VEHICLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS UNSAFE FOR 4 OF THE 6 PASSENGERS THAT MAY BE SEATED. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

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