2002 Dodge RAM Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 13%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Dodge RAM, 13% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,500 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash in my 2002 Dodge RAM quad cab pickup began to crack and has now completely shattered. There are pieces that have broken off and are now effecting my heating and cooling system. I am concerned that if I hit a bump to hard that a piece might actually dislodge and harm someone. Or cause even more severe internal damage that might effect my ability to operate the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10432304, filed 2011-10, 80,000 miles“The dashboard started cracking around 60,000 miles. It has continued to crack and all of the plastic vent covers have fallen apart into the vents. I have now found out that the insulation in the dash is dry rotting and falling into the A/C vents and causing problems with the A/C motor. This could potentially cause an electrical problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10456343, filed 2012-04, 60,000 miles“Dash cracking on 2002 Dodge RAM quadcab; not the first vehicle to be experiencing this. Many forums and complaints regarding this matter. Formal complaint on Dodge to NHTSA. Vehicle had about 95k when first appeared; progressively worse, becoming a driving hazard.”
NHTSA complaint #10381304, filed 2011-02, 95,000 miles“After owning this vehicle for 6 years< the paint is starting to peel, and it is rusting from the inside out. Although this is not a safety issue I am hoping you can point in the right direction. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10235315, filed 2008-07, 88,000 miles“The dash was fine no events until sept.2008. Opened the truck up one day to reveal a huge crack in the dash. The dash is cracking in the rate of 2 cracks in 2008 and one in 2009 ,one in 2010. We are up to 4 cracks now. Hasn't been fixed. I am hearing horror stories of this causing serious problems. I do not let my kids ride in it.the more it cracks the less safe we feel driving it.”
NHTSA complaint #10422521, filed 2011-08Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 2 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 12% |
| 2004 | 5 | 9% |
| 2003 | 8 | 15% |
| 2002 | 15 | 13% |
| 2001 | 24 | 8% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 17 | 5% |
| 1998 | 18 | 4% |
| 1997 | 14 | 4% |
| 1996 | 24 | 4% |
| 1995 | 26 | 4% |
| 1994 | 17 | 4% |
| 1993 | 6 | 11% |
| 1992 | 2 | 3% |
| 1991 | 2 | 4% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1987 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2002 Dodge RAM
17 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsBrakes
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
11 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEquipment
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Dodge RAM
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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