2002 Dodge Quad recalls & problems
The 2002 Dodge Quad has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 9 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is structure (5 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints9filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths2 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Dodge Quad.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Structure Frame and members › Underbody shields | 5 | 60,000 mi |
| Power train Automatic transmission; Axle assembly | 2 | — |
| Visibility Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior | 1 | — |
| Steering Rack and pinion | 1 | — |
| Child seat Tether › Strap/webbing | 1 | — |
| Equipment Appliance › Air conditioner | 1 | — |
| Air bags | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Jan 1, 2007 · 75,000 milesAir bags
CRACKED DASHBOARD.... FALLING IN....EXPOSING ELECTRICAL & SAFETY COMPONENTS. *TR - Jan 9, 2012 · 118,555 miles · 1 injuryStructure
SHORTLY AFTER PURCHASING THE TRUCK, THE DASHBOARD DEVELOPED A SMALL CRACK; WITHIN A WEEK, THE DASH BEGAN TO CRACK FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER. I INITIALLY TRIED TO PUT A PIECE OF FABRIC TAPE OVER THE LARGER CRACK, BUT THE DASH HAS CONTINUED TO SHATTER INTO SHARP SHARDS, AND PIECES OF THE INSULATION ARE NOW DROPPING OUT IN LARGE CHUNKS. THIS MORNING, WHEN I STARTED THE DEFROSTER, A PIECE OF THE DASHBOARD FLEW OUT & CUT MY FOREHEAD ABOVE THE RIGHT EYE. I HAVE OWNED AT LEAST A DOZEN VEHICLES IN MY LIFE AND I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM LIKE THIS WITH THE DASH. ON ONE OTHER VEHICLE I OWNED, ALTHOUGH THERE WAS A SMALL CRACK IN THE DASH, THE PLASTIC WAS SECURED TO A FOAM MATERIAL THAT WAS PART OF THE… - Jul 3, 2004 · 40,000 milesEquipment › Appliance › Air conditioner
THE DASHBOARD ON MY 2002 DODGE RAM IS ALL CRACKED AND THE VENTS FOR THE AC AND DEFROST ARE ALL LOOSE AND BROKEN. MY A/C MAKES A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WHEN I TURN IT ON FROM THE LOOSE VENTS ON THE DASH. THIS IS MY THIRD NEW DODGE THAT I HAVE BOUGHT AND SINCE CHRYSLER IS NOT DOING ANYTHING TO KEEP THEIR CUSTOMERS THE NEXT NEW VEHICLE I BUY WILL NOT BE A DODGE. *TR - Jun 15, 2004 · 45,000 milesStructure
ON THE 2002 DODGE 1500 QUAD CAB THE DASHBOARD HAS SEVERAL CRACKS THAT ARE GROWING. IN 40 YEARS OF CARS NEVER HAD A DASHBOARD CRACK LIKE THIS. SEVERAL LARGE CRACKS IN FRONT DASHBOARD AND NOW SMALLER ONES APPEARING IN BACK DASHBOARD. ASKED DEALER ABOUT REPAIR PARTS WAS TOLD THAT WOULD COST OVER $500 LAST YEAR AND PARTS COUNTER HAD BEEN ORDERING MANY FOR REPAIRS. DIDN'T KNOW CRACKS WOULD GROW, OR THAT IT COULD COLLAPSE. CRACKS STARTED ABOUT THREE YEARS AGO, ARE GETTING WORSE , AND LAST YEAR HAD TO REPAIR AIR CONDITIONER BUT OTHER THAN THAT TRUCK HAS BEEN RUNNING GOOD.*AK - Oct 15, 2004 · crash · 1 injuryPower train › Axle assembly
A FEW DAYS AFTER PURCHASING MY VEHICLE, I WENT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING ABOUT PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT LEFT TIRE. THE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NORMAL AND BECAUSE I HAD NEVER OWNED A TRUCK BEFORE ,THAT I WAS JUST BEING PARANOID. HE TOLD ME TO GO AND ENJOY MY TRUCK . A FEW WEEKS LATER,I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AFTER PULLING OUT OF THE INTERSECTION, SPEED HADN'T EVEN GOT UP TO 40 MPH YET, WHEN THIS CAR STOPPED IN FRONT OF ME TO MAKE A TURN . I GOT ON MY BRAKES . THE TRUCK ACTED AS IF IT WAS GOING TO STOP , THEN SUDDENLY I HEARD A POP OR BREAKING NOISE . THE TRUCK WOULDN'T STOP , SO I TURNED TO TRY AND GO AROUND THE VEHICLE AND MY WHOLE WHEEL CAME OFF CAUSING MY TRUCK TO GO… - Oct 25, 2004Child seat › Tether › Strap/webbing
I HAVE A 2002 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB. I HAVE A 6 MONTH OLD THAT USES A REAR FACING INFANT CAR SEAT. THERE ARE NO FLOOR OR SEAT ANCHORS OR TETHERS TO HOOK THE CAR SEAT TO. THERE IS TETHERS AT THE HEAD REST, BUT THIS DOES NOT PREVENT THE CAR SEAT FROM MOVING. NO ONE WILL HELP ME. I HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CENTER OVER & OVER AGAIN, I HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO THE LOCAL DEARLERSHIP TO HAVE THEM INSTALL THE CAR SEAT CORRECTLY & THEY SAY THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. THEY BLAME IT ON NOT WANTING TO ALTER THE VEHICLE SINCE THEY WERE ONLY REQUIRED TO PLACE THE CORRECT LATCH ANCHORS OR TETHERS IN 2003 VEHICLES AND ABOVE. IF YOU CAN'T HELP ME, PLEASE GIVE SOME ADVICE ON WHO OR… - May 21, 2004Steering › Rack and pinion
WHILE DRIVING UNDER 10 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE POWER STEERING AREA. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE SEAL OF THE RACK PINION ON PASSENGER SIDE FAILED. *AK - Jul 9, 2003Power train › Automatic transmission
WHILE DRIVING AT 65MPH SUDDENLY VEHICLE WILL LOSE SPEED POWER. DEALER STATED THAT OVERDRIVE GEAR WAS BURNED OUT. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.