2002 Dodge Ram Wagon Review
2002 Dodge Ram Wagon Review
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Pros
- Pros: Bargain pricing, three different sizes and prodigious passenger-toting abilities.
Cons
- Basic design dates back to the days of the Partridge Family, tight front legroom, fuel-thirsty drivetrains.
What’s new
No changes for 2002.
Edmunds says
The Ram's variety of body sizes, powertrains and interior fitments mean that there should be a van here to suit most people-hauling needs.
Vehicle overview
Dodge's full-size vans and wagons still ride on a basic platform that dates all the way back to 1971. Although first Ford and then General Motors had both redesigned their big, body-on-frame vans some time ago, Dodge soldiers on with the unibody Ram, available as a passenger wagon and a conversion van (built by factory-approved conversion specialists). You can choose from three load ranges (1500, 2500 and 3500) and three overall lengths (192.6 inch, 208.5 inch and 234.5 inch Maxi), with a host of door configurations. Passenger-toting capacity is impressive at up to 15-passengers in the 3500 MaxiWagon.
Base engine in the 1500 and 2500 series is a 3.9-liter V6 with 175 horsepower, but most buyers may wish to opt for a V8, either a 235-horse 5.2-liter, or a 245-horse 5.9. With 295 pound-feet of torque, the 5.2-liter can easily handle most chores, saving the 5.9-liter's 335 pound-feet for the big jobs, such as towing trailers weighing as much as 8,600 pounds. The V6 is hooked to an automatic three-speed transmission, and both V8s get a four-speed automatic. The V8s have been around a long time and are not exactly frugal with fuel. To help compensate, 109-inch wheelbase models come with a 32-gallon gas tank, and all others get a 35-gallon tank.
A body freshening, new instrument panel with next-generation front airbags, standard rear-wheel antilock brakes (four-wheel ABS is an option), and revamped suspension tuning came along with the last major upgrade in 1998.
Sticking with a good basic design has kept prices down while refinements over the years have kept these vans competitive in an ever-shrinking market. When DaimlerChrysler decides on a higher-volume product for its Pillette Road assembly plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, it'll drop Ram Van and Wagon production and relinquish the niche to Ford and GM. In the meantime, there'll be little change to this long-standing value story. As they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon.
5 star(18%)
4 star(48%)
3 star(19%)
2 star(15%)
1 star(0%)
27 reviews
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4.25 out of 5 stars
2002 Dodge Ram Conversion Van
C. Isaacson, 09/10/2002
2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 3dr Van (3.9L 6cyl 3A)
I have only had the van for about 2
weeks. So far so good. I chose to
purchase the 5.2 Liter V8 over the 3.9
Liter V6. Glad I did. I also opted for
a conversion van which offered some
nice amenities. Dealershiop was
offering 0% financing for 60 months and
$10,000 dollars off.
3.5 out of 5 stars
Good Rig
virgil77, 08/17/2005
2002 Dodge Ram Wagon 1500 3dr Van (3.9L 6cyl 3A)
Have an '02 Ram Van 1500, Regency Conversion, 3.9l V6, 3 speed automatic. Bought it because it was roomy and relatively cheap ($19k brand new in Aug 03). I really like the van but my wife has trouble getting in and out of it. Passengers really, really like the 2nd row captain's chairs and 3rd row bench. I added a flip down TV and they really enjoy that. I thought the V6 would be … underpowered but except for merging onto freeways I am satisfied. 4 speed auto might have helped. Fuel economy is acceptable, 15 mpg typical on the highway, 13 in town. Have gotten 17 mpg on the highway if I keep my speed down.
2.13 out of 5 stars
Big Hauler
Trinoculus, 09/13/2002
2000 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 Maxi 3dr Ext Van
I needed a big tough hauler.
This van is that. Not refined,
comfortable, quiet, easy to get into,
economic, but for some reason it feels
good TOWERING over everthing else
except semis. It's 5.9L engine pulls
this monster with seeming ease while
hauling HEAVY loads, the towing package
will pull trains. I had the standard
setup and it does fine. If you need to
get a lot … of weight from here to there
and don't care a lot about comfort or
those irritating build/fit & finish
things, check this van out.
4.25 out of 5 stars
Very good van
Jerry O., 12/16/2007
1998 Dodge Ram Wagon 3500 Maxi 3dr Ext Van
I use my 1998 15 passenger van for my shuttle business. I bought it with 10,000 miles in 1999 and as of Dec 2007 I have 180,000 miles on it. Besides oil changes, tires, and brakes pads this van has never had any problems or let me down. Engine and transmission great. Air cond. good. Zero problems. Best van I have ever had.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2002 Dodge Ram Wagon, so we've included reviews for other years of the Ram Wagon since its last redesign.
2002 Ram Wagon Highlights
1500
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $21,345 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Seating | 8 seats |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
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