2002 Dodge QuadProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge Quad, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 8, 2013. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Dodge Quad has problems

9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Structure51
Power train21
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Steering10
Air bags10
Visibility10
Child seat10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Dodge Quad recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other Quad year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Quad median. How we score

'98'99'00'01'02
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Quad owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A SMALL CRACK; WITHIN A WEEK, THE DASH BEGAN TO CRACK FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. I INITIALLY TRIED TO PUT A PIECE OF FABRIC TAPE OVER THE LARGER CRACK, BUT THE DASH HAS CONTINUED TO SHATTER INTO SHARP SHARDS, AND PIECES OF THE INSULATION…
Complaint 10478915 · Oct 7, 2012 · 118,555 miles
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2002 DODGE RAM IS ALL CRACKED AND THE VENTS FOR THE AC AND DEFROST ARE ALL LOOSE AND BROKEN. MY A/C MAKES A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHEN I TURN IT ON FROM THE LOOSE VENTS ON THE DASH. THIS IS MY THIRD NEW DODGE THAT I HAVE BOUGHT AND SINCE CHRYSLER IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO KEEP…
Complaint 10262452 · Mar 19, 2009 · 40,000 miles
ON THE 2002 DODGE 1500 QUAD CAB THE DASHBOARD HAS SEVERAL CRACKS THAT ARE GROWING. IN 40 YEARS OF CARS NEVER HAD A DASHBOARD CRACK LIKE THIS. SEVERAL LARGE CRACKS IN FRONT DASHBOARD AND NOW SMALLER ONES APPEARING IN BACK DASHBOARD. ASKED DEALER ABOUT REPAIR PARTS WAS TOLD THAT WOULD COST OVER $500…
Complaint 10191025 · May 17, 2007 · 45,000 miles

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