2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Quad CAB years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 206 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB. That is the most of any RAM Quad CAB model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is structure (68 complaints, 33%), typically at around 75,000 miles. Complaints mention 9 crashes, 4 fires, 12 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 206owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 9complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure problems | 68 | 33% | 75,000 | “dash cracking” (13%) | — |
| Electrical System | 25 | 12% | 42,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 23 | 11% | 51,840 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 22 | 11% | 56,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 18 | 9% | 18,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 17 | 8% | 27,008 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 8% | 57,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 11 | 5% | 67,500 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 9 | 4% | 65,813 | — | — |
| Visibility | 8 | 4% | 84,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 7 | 3% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 6 | 3% | 18,592 | — | — |
| Seats | 5 | 2% | 57,500 | — | — |
| Equipment | 4 | 2% | 61,100 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 2% | 51,220 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 1% | 35,725 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 2 | 1% | 43,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 1% | 80,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 1% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 0% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 0% | 150,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0% | 208,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Rear axle failure (PE02096) — opened Dec 26, 2002, closed May 15, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The plastics used in the 2002 dodge ram interior are a safety issue. There is widespread evidence across the internet showing the dash breaking apart like mine. It is structurally unsound and dodge should find a safe solution. If i got into an accident sharp shards of dash flying around is more…
Bought truck in 2009. Drive a couple times a week. Transmission has went out 5 times now including this morning. Was told by a coworker that theres ab issue with the dodgers not circulating fluid when idling in gear.??? Either way this will be the 5th time in 10 years taking it to get rebuilt!!!!…
Rear end locked up going down highway at approximately 45 mph, sent me sliding into the slow lane and then off of the highway into a driveway coming to a halting stop with my tailgate was still partially in a heavily traveled highway. The driveshaft also dropped down and eventually came completely…
Craked dash, sharp metal and sharp broken chunks of plastic that used to be a dashboard. Not safe to drive this way! The parts if available are exspensive, why is this not recalled replacing using better safer products.
I have a 2002 dodge ram 1500 p/u truck. I'm aware that it's out of warranty. I plan to keep this truck until i die. The dashboard is completely damaged. I now have a dash cover over it. And it's seem to be falling in as well. Please consider replacing my dash since it's the wrong material on all…
Other Dodge RAM Quad CAB years
← 2001 RAM Quad CAB · 2003 RAM Quad CAB →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Quad CAB | 122 | 0 |
| 2002 | 206 | 0 |
| 2001 RAM Quad CAB | 118 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
Owners most often report structure, electrical system, steering problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 68 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Quad CAB model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.