2002 Dodge Ram Quad Cab electrical problems

Filed Jun 24, 2014 · Electrical · 156,000 miles · IL · fire

Knock on my door from the fire department, said my truck burned up. It was not driven that day. Any electrical recalls for this vehicle?

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 Sep 13, 2011 · Acceleration, Electrical · 90,000 miles · CA

Rear door wiring failure causing the wires to short out the instrument cluster, speedometer, door locks, power windows, doom lighting. The wiring failure is due to a poor design and poor quality of materials used on both sides of the read doors wiring system between the b pillar connector and the door. This can be identified by removing the black rubber booth.

Filed Apr 9, 2011 · Electrical · 90,000 miles · CA

2009 the rear door wiring shorted due to faulty design, and shorted the instrument cluster leaving the vehicle without any instruments readings, instruments lights or a way to drive at night. Currently the back doors accessories power doors locks and windows don't work as the problem has been found to be the wiring of the back doors with this feature. The wiring began to rub against each other exposing wires thus creating a short to the instrument cluster and lighting system.

Filed Jun 29, 2010 · Electrical, Lights · 48,000 miles · IN

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. Why no recall when many lives are at stake here and so many problems with these found? Could have been me, and I have 3 children that depend on me, so chrysler own up to it and do the right thing.

Filed Aug 1, 2009 · Electrical · 50,055 miles · PA

2002 dodge ram 2500 instrument bezel falling apart. The part practically crumbles in your hand.

Filed Nov 16, 2008 · Electrical · 42,000 miles · AZ

No response from larry green chrysler dealer 760‑921‑8900 for recall g28-ignition/park shift interlock. 3 calls to the service department and all 3 times ... "I'm out of the parts. I will order some and call you".

Filed Apr 23, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 32,000 miles · TX

Dash on 2002 1500 dodge quadcab bought new in 2003 has been cracking for more than 3 years. The dealer knows it is a problem but the factory is in denial. Now it is causing electrical problem. My light have gone out suddenly. My alarm wiring was cut by the dash and the engine shut off. The speaker have been ruined. It is now becoming a safety issue.

Filed May 30, 2007 · Body, Electrical · 80,000 miles · LA

Dashboard is cracking and falling in exposing electrical components to sunlight and intense heat. The problem is getting worse as time goes on.

Filed Aug 8, 2006 · Brakes, Electrical · 88,000 miles · NH

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. Vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. Some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. Two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.