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2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab structure problems

68 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab33% of all complaints for this model year.

68
Structure complaints
33%
share of all complaints
76,000 mi
median reported incident mileage
0 / 0
crash / fire reports

What owners report

  • 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…

    filed Dec 26, 2019

  • 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.

    filed Mar 16, 2018

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Related service bulletins

  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    3100519 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.

    3100319 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    3100619 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.

    31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
  • Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.

    31-006-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
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Structure problems in other Ram Quad Cab years

YearReportsShare
2003 Ram Quad Cab4537%
2001 Ram Quad Cab5647%
Ram Quad Cab structure problems by year →

Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.