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2002 Dodge RAM Quad CabProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 206 owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

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CarFlaw IndexUse caution1.5× the RAM Quad Cab median · #1 of 3 years by complaints
Safety recalls0None on recordOwner complaints20621 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage75kStructure, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 26, 2019. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab has problems

206 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
Structure681
Electrical system252
Steering231
Engine and engine cooling221
Service brakes, hydraulic182
Suspension173
Power train170
Air bags96
Visibility80
14 other systems401

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

0 recalls

2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab recalls and how many were fixed

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

Mileage at failure

When do structure problems start?

75kmiles, median

Based on the odometer reading in 53 structure complaints. 81% were reported before 100,000 miles.

median0k50k100k150k200k+
4under 30k miles43under 100k miles10100k miles or more
Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other RAM Quad Cab 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 RAM Quad Cab median. How we score

'01'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, and the recalls they led to.

  1. REAR AXLE FAILUREPE02096 · closed May 15, 2003
    No recall
In owners' words

What RAM Quad Cab owners report

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

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…
Complaint 11291249 · Dec 26, 2019 · 180,000 miles
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.
Complaint 11079867 · Mar 16, 2018 · 89,000 miles
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…
Complaint 11054201 · Dec 12, 2017 · 103,000 miles

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