2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 206 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 4% of the 206 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,500 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.
“Headlights, wipers, and turn signals do not work properly on my 2002 Dodge ram pickup. Headlights switched to high beam, will not switch to low beam and vice a versa. Wipers will not go to steady wiping, or fast wiping sporadically. Turn signals will signal 'right turn' when I switch the lever for a 'left turn', and vice a versa, and sometimes they will not work at all. There has been no accidents yet, and I have refrained from driving at night or when it is raining if possible.”
NHTSA complaint #10331106, filed 2010-05, 61,000 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“I have a 2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4, very well maintained and was never abused. About 8 months ago I noticed a crack on the dashboard on the passenger side. Within several months one crack had grown to 6 cracks. Then about 1 month ago the air would not flow through the dash vents anymore. In order to find out the problem I had to remove the dash board to get the heat and air system. When I removed the dash board it crumbled into about 20 pcs. Upon inspection of the air problem I found out the blend door that controls the air to the dash was broken. Seems this is a problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361536, filed 2010-10, 88,470 miles“2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab has a surging problem at highway speed. The check engine light will come on and it is read as transmission fluid pressure sensor. This was replaced with a factory sensor and within 2 weeks it did it again. After 200 miles the light went out and the surging stopped only to start and stop repeatedly up to this date, 8/23/2010. How can a sensor repair itself? Impossible! Mileage at first check engine light was less than 100,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10351382, filed 2010-08, 85,000 miles“2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab pu. Cracked dashboard. Sharp edges could be a serious issue. Also, the sun visors fall down unexpectedly causing temporary limited visibility.”
NHTSA complaint #10352324, filed 2010-08, 84,000 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 7 | 6% |
| 2002 | 9 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
68 complaintsElectrical system
25 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsEngine cooling
22 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsSuspension
17 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsAir bags
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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