2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab body problems

Filed Dec 26, 2019 · Body · 180,000 miles · AR

The plastics used in the 2002 dodge ram interior are a safety issue. There is widespread evidence across the internet showing the dash breaking apart like mine. It is structurally unsound and dodge should find a safe solution. If I got into an accident sharp shards of dash flying around is more likely to cause injury than the impact of the crash.

Filed Mar 16, 2018 · Body · 89,000 miles · CA

Craked dash, sharp metal and sharp broken chunks of plastic that used to be a dashboard. Not safe to drive this way! The parts if available are exspensive, why is this not recalled replacing using better safer products.

Filed Dec 12, 2017 · Body, Visibility · 103,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram quad cab. The contact stated that the dashboard was fractured along the air conditioner and heater vent. The contact was concerned that the front passenger air bag could inadvertently deploy because of the fracture. The contact stated that the air conditioner and heater vent were inoperable on the lower settings due to obstruction from pieces of fractured debris. The contact stated that the air conditioner and heating system would only function on a high setting. The contact also stated that the windshield defroster was inoperable. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed or repaired. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer were contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Apr 24, 2013 · Body · 102,000 miles · MA

I have 2002 dodge ram 1500 with a cracked dash which is bad the cracks started out small and now there are several. In the event of an airbag deployment what is to stop this dash from separating and causing life threatening injuries. Dodge needs to recognize this as a major safety concern and recall for replacement.

Filed Dec 11, 2012 · Body · 25,000 miles · LA

At approximately 25,000 on my vehicle, in the year of 2004, I noticed small cracks starting to form on the dashboard this progressed into much larger cracks, completely destroying the entire dashboard over the years. This was a safety issue, because small segments of the plastic material fell into the back of the dashboard causing failure of the air conditioner vents, defroster, and illumination of the dashboard lights. A recall should have been issued based on the thousands of complaints by dissatisfied owners. Chrysler corporation has agreed to repair the dashboard, but only if I agree to a $500 deductible, in which I have not agreed to, simply because I believe they are trying to charge me the difference between the wholesale and retail price, of the dashboard. I would appreciate any assistance in this matter. Thank you. ..updated 01/17/2013

Filed Sep 26, 2011 · Body, Electrical · FL

Dash is cracking in several places dropping parts of dashboard into fan motor to overheat causing interference with air conditioner operation.

Filed Aug 23, 2011 · Body · 35,000 miles · SC

The top of the dash on my 2002 dodge ram is severely cracked. This issue has been taking place since approximately 2004 and is now starting to work it's way to the front of the dash. I thought this problem occurred because it was parked outside, but I have since learned this is a common problem among many (if not most) dodge rams. I also did not know that there was a place to report this problem until now. Otherwise, I would have reported this years ago.

Filed Aug 16, 2011 · Body · 100,000 miles · FL

I have a 2002 dodge ram 1500 quad cab 4x4 and my dashboard is cracking and looking like a jigsaw puzzle. It started with one crack at the window area and now they are all over the dash. I haven't done anything to cause this to happen, it just cracks and keeps cracking.

Filed Aug 10, 2011 · Body · 61,000 miles · RI

Frame rails are corroding. Driver's side has a 3' 6" section of badly corroded frame. There are holes large enough to put three fingers through. Passenger's side is beginning to corrode. Frame has not failed yet.

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Body · 75,000 miles · OH

I own a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The dash is cracking. Searching online I have found I am not the only one with problem. I also have a problem with my airbag light going on and off. My truck has been garage kept since I bought it and only has 76,000 mile on it. I think this issue needs to be looked into with a recall since I see so many problems observed online with this year of truck. I am afraid that with wiring under the dash it might pose a safety problem. My airbag light did not start going on and off until I noticed by dash cracked.