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Fuel systemPart report

2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Fuel system Problems

Complaints
8about this part
Share
4%of 206 total for the year
Median mileage
70,870miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 4% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 70,870 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

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

“The lift pump on my 2002 Dodge ram 2500 diesel went out while driving. The truck start jerking every time I went to accelerate and nearly caused an accident. After having talked to others with a same truck, others have experienced the same problem. At the time of the incident, the truck had about 19,000 miles on it and was a year and 6 months old. I would not expect this type of failue on a new truck with so little miles on it.”

NHTSA complaint #10028838, filed 2003-07, 19,000 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

“Fuel lift pump failure, followed shortly after by a main fuel pump failure (vp 44). The cummins 5.9 diesel Dodge ram has only 60,000 highway miles on it! At 50,000 miles the rear brakes were completely worn out to the point of being dangerous.”

NHTSA complaint #10251637, filed 2008-12, 68,000 miles

“(1( return lines to fuel pump cracked and leaking fuel down and under truck which is a 2002 3500 Dodge ram with a 5.9 liter high output turbo diesel. (2)the metal fuel lines cracked and was leaking fuel out on the block , frame ,and under carriage this is and was a fire hazard under the hood of this truck if fuel heated sufficiently to combust into flames . (#) the metal tubes were replaced and show not signs of being struck or hit and signs of corrosion. The old parts were kept from the local Dodge repair . …”

NHTSA complaint #10148107, filed 2006-01, 73,740 miles

“At 65 MPH using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and ABS warning light illuminated with warning chime. At next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. Technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. Vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. A total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. Failed part is available. …”

NHTSA complaint #10164931, filed 2006-08, 88,000 miles

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200332%
200284%
200133%

Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab

Body and structure
68 complaints
Electrical system
25 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Engine cooling
22 complaints
Brakes
18 complaints
Suspension
17 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Other or unknown
13 complaints
Air bags
9 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
Exterior lighting
7 complaints
Tires
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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