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#BS-2002-DODRAM-179B

2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab

Based on reports from 265 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
265
Crashes
13
Fires
4
Recalls
0
TSBs
16
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Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 265 complaints, 13 crashes, 4 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the StructureHIGH

62 owners reported structure issues — failures commonly reported around 58K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

63
0–30K
40
30–60K
62
60–90K
24
90–120K
8
120–150K
8
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (63 reports) • Median: 58K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure (62 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure62 (23%)
Electrical18 (7%)
Other14 (5%)
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor12 (5%)
Steering10 (4%)
Power Train:automatic Transmission7 (3%)
Engine7 (3%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine6 (2%)

2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure Issues

Structure complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 62 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 58,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 58K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 7% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 18 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor Issues

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:rotor complaints account for 5% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 12 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:disc:rotor-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 4% of all reports filed for the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
02
51
03
39
04
18
05
25
06
30
07
23
08
14
09
31
10
19
11
1
12
1
13
2
14
1
15
2
17
5
18
2
19

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. Recent trend: decreasing.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 265 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Other Dodge Ram Quad Cab Model Years

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2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab is related to the structure, with 62 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab reliable?
The 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab has 265 complaints, 13 crash reports, and 4 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Dodge Ram Quad Cab problems start?
Based on 205 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 58,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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