2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB Structure Problems

NHTSA component category: STRUCTURE · data through 07/12/2026

62Structure complaints

30.1%Of all 206 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How structure ranks on this vehicle

STRUCTURE62 · 30.1%

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM18 · 8.7%

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR12 · 5.8%

Unspecified / other11 · 5.3%

STEERING10 · 4.9%

Share of the 206 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB overview page.

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

“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

“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

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Structure complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB have structure problems?

Structure is the most-reported problem area on the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB: 62 of 206 complaints on file (30.1%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad CAB have in total?

206 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 9 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, 12 reported injuries, and none reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's structure category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the STRUCTURE category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.