Dodge RAM Quad CAB Structure Problems
Owners have filed 169 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Dodge RAM Quad CAB across 3 model years. The 2002 model year has the most (68). The words owners use most often: “dashboard cracking” (8% of reports).
- 169structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 0mention a crash
- 10mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- $1,700typical repair cost reported by owners
- 32%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Dashboard cracking: mentioned in 13 of 169 complaints (8%)
- Dash falling: mentioned in 11 of 169 complaints (7%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical structure repair on the Dodge RAM Quad CAB at $1,700, and half of them between $1,200 and $2,300.
Based on 8 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2007–2010), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 134 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 169 complaints, 10 an injury.
Dodge RAM Quad CAB structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 RAM Quad CAB | 45 | 37% | 69,500 |
| 2002 RAM Quad CAB | 68 | 33% | 75,000 |
| 2001 RAM Quad CAB | 56 | 47% | 69,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Dodge RAM Quad CAB. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are 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…
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram quad cab. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured along the air conditioner and heater vent. The contact was concerned that the front passenger air bag could inadvertently deploy because of the fracture. The contact stated that the air conditioner…
2003 dodge ram quad cab 4x4 had vehicle towed and when tow truck driver hooked chains to frame rails to winch vehicle on to tow truck the chains ripped the steel out of the bottom of the frame do to the frame being rotted i have uploaded photos. This is a real safety concern do to the fact the…
The dashboard and hvac system has cracked to pieces causing the defrosters to be inoperable most of the time and constantly blows pieces of plastic and foam out of the vents occasionally getting in the driver's eyes and nose causing sneezing and distracting irritation.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Dodge RAM Quad CABs have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 169 owner complaints about structure for the Dodge RAM Quad CAB. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Dodge RAM Quad CAB structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
How much does it cost to fix structure problems on the Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
Owners report a typical cost of $1,700 (half paid between $1,200 and $2,300), from 8 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
The most frequent phrase is “dashboard cracking”, in 13 of 169 complaints, followed by “dash falling” (11).
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