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2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Electrical system Problems

Complaints
25about this part
Share
12%of 206 total for the year
Median mileage
42,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 12% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 but the factory is in denial. Now it is causing electrical problem. My light have gone out suddenly. My alarm wiring was cut by the dash and the engine shut off. The speaker have been ruined. It is now becoming a safety issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10225497, filed 2008-04, 32,000 miles

“Took truck to dealer because the headlights, taillights were going on and off intermittently whether the light switch was on of off and the key was in the run position (started or not) and windshield wipers would turn off when this happens. I about had a terrible accident when I found out the wipers quit working, imagine that! Took my 2002 Dodge ram 4x4, 3.7l quad cab sport to dealer and they said it was the pdc (power distribution center (fuse box)) that they are prone to corrosion and they have replaced many of them. …”

NHTSA complaint #10340679, filed 2010-06, 48,000 miles

“On 10-17-05 carried my 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab into my mechanic to have checked out AC was not working and the heater was not either he traced the problem to the ing wires and found they were burned. Carried my truck to a local dealer in my hometown because bought my truck out of town. The service department at local dealer was very rude and unhelpful. Swore to myself I would not use them again. Called the dealer where bought my truck there service department was not any better. …”

NHTSA complaint #10140157, filed 2005-10, 58,000 miles

“Currently own a 2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab. I have had numerous problems with my truck. I myself have also experienced the same problems with the transmission jerking as well as the vehicle completely shutting off when idling (and not even at long periods of time). At times when putting into reverse, the vehicle will not move at all and I have to completely shut off the truck and restart it to get it to move. I haven't had it reported at the dealer yet because they will be unable to duplicate. Just noticed a problem with my rear taillights. …”

NHTSA complaint #10058858, filed 2004-02, 10,000 miles

“I have had my Dodge Ram Quad Cab in for service over 15 times for rust, wiring, two recalls, engine lights, bad gas cap, bad steering wheel, and list continues....”

NHTSA complaint #10037162, filed 2003-09, 14,440 miles

Related service bulletins

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2003119%
20022512%
200165%

Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab

Body and structure
68 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsTires
6 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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