2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB Problems & Recalls
Built from official NHTSA complaint and recall data · data through 07/14/2026
Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint & recall data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.
Is this problem acknowledged?
The most-reported problem — Structure (30.1% of complaints) — has no NHTSA recall or open investigation on file.
Structure complaints here are 5.1× the median for that category across the 1175 model-years tracked on this site.
None of the 6 most-reported categories on this page have a recall or open investigation on file — they rest on unverified owner reports alone.
| Complaint category | Reports | Official status | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 62 · 30.1% | No official action | — |
| Electrical System | 18 · 8.7% | No official action | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor | 12 · 5.8% | No official action | — |
| Steering | 10 · 4.9% | No official action | — |
| Power Train:automatic Transmission | 7 · 3.4% | Investigation closed | PE02096 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 7 · 3.4% | No official action | — |
Recalled = an NHTSA safety recall covers this category, so a free repair exists. Under investigation = NHTSA has an open probe but no recall yet. Investigation closed = NHTSA examined it and closed the probe — this is not a defect finding; where a closed probe led to a recall we name the campaign. Not available = recall or investigation data could not be confirmed for this vehicle — it is not a “no”. Categories are matched by NHTSA's top-level component. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Percentages are the share of the 206 complaints citing each component; one complaint can cite several components. “Unspecified / other” is NHTSA’s own catch-all category — we show it rather than hide it.
Recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners report
“DASH ON 2002 1500 DODGE QUADCAB BOUGHT NEW IN 2003 HAS BEEN CRACKING FOR MORE THAN 3 YEARS. THE DEALER KNOWS IT IS A PROBLEM…”NHTSA complaint 10225497 — filed 04/23/2008 · STRUCTURE
“2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB DASH BOARD IS CRACKED/SPLIT IN 5 OR MORE PLACES. IN OTHER WORDS THE DASH IS DETERIORATING. THE MATERIAL IS APPARENTLY…”NHTSA complaint 10223296 — filed 04/03/2008 · STRUCTURE
“2002 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB. SUN VISOR KEEPS FALLING. STARTED OUT NOT GOING UP ALL THE WAY. OVER TIME IT WILL ONLY GO UP…”NHTSA complaint 10214618 — filed 01/12/2008 · STRUCTURE
Excerpts are shortened and scrubbed of personal details; they are individual, unverified reports.
Complaint trend by year filed
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB?
Structure issues are the most-reported category, cited in 62 of 206 NHTSA complaints (30.1%), followed by electrical system (18), service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor (12), unspecified/other issues (11). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How many complaints does the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB have?
206 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Of those, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 12 reported injuries. No deaths were reported.
Does the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for this vehicle. New recalls can be issued at any time — check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Has NHTSA acted on the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB's reported problems?
0 of the 6 most-reported complaint categories on this page are backed by an NHTSA safety recall or open investigation; the rest are unverified owner reports. A recall means a free repair is available at authorized dealers.
Is a complaint proof of a defect?
No. Complaints are reports submitted by consumers to NHTSA. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints, and a complaint is not proof that a defect exists.
