2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 206
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- Structure
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
33% of complaints
Complaints per year
2002: 206 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 118 |
| 2002 | 206 |
| 2003 | 122 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Structure
33% · 68 reportsMost commonly citing body and frame and members.
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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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2017-12-12
Also filed under Visibility
I have 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 with a cracked dash which is bad the cracks started out small and now there are several. In the event of an airbag deployment what is to stop this dash from separating and causing life threatening injuries.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-04-24
At approximately 25,000 on my vehicle, in the year of 2004, I noticed small cracks starting to form on the dashboard this progressed into much larger cracks, completely destroying the entire dashboard over the years.
NHTSA ODI report, 2013-01-14
Electrical system
12% · 25 reportsMost commonly citing interior/under dash and wiring.
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Knock on my door from the fire department, said my truck burned up. It was not driven that day. Any electrical recalls for this vehicle?
NHTSA ODI report, 2014-06-24
Steering
11% · 23 reportsMost commonly citing rack and pinion and hydraulic power assist system.
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I was driving down the road when a truck ran his stop sign and stopped in the intersection (It is not a 4 stop). It was lightly raining. When I applied my brakes the ABS didn't work and I then lost control slamming into the ditch embankment.
NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-23
Also filed under Air bags and service brakes, hydraulic
Engine and engine cooling
11% · 22 reportsMost commonly citing engine and gasoline.
Service brakes
10% · 21 reportsMost commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2002-12-26Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-05-15 Rear axle failure
Buy-smart checklist
2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB — pre-purchase inspection
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- Structure: 68 reports on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 25 reports on file for this year.
- Steering: 23 reports on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
- The most-reported component is structure, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-09 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.