2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab (2WD)
All photo credits
- Photo: 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 Daytona in Go Mango, Front Right, 07-10-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2002 Dodge Ram by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2004 Dodge Ram 1500 4.7L by Calreyn88, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2008 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, Rear Left, 11-15-2021 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT, Rear Left, 09-18-2020 by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab (2WD) is a 235-hp 4.7-liter V8 pickup truck with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $22,710 MSRP.
It makes 235 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 295 lb-ft of torque at 3200 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.
The Ram 1500 measures 227.7 inches long on a 140.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 4,884 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,710 ($41,027 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 4.7L PowerTech V8 |
| Displacement | 4.7 L |
| Horsepower | 235 hp @ 4,800 rpm |
| Torque | 295 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-port fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.03 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.33 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.38 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.73 |
| Reverse | 3.57 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 26 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent SLA (short/long arm) |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.2 x 1.1" |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.8 x 0.87" |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0" |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0" |
| Tires Front | P245/70R17 |
| Tires Rear | P245/70R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 227.7 in |
| Width | 79.9 in |
| Height | 74.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 140.5 in |
| Curb Weight | 4,884 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 55% / 45% |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab (2WD) with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab).
Recalls
6 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 Dodge RAM 1500. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 23, 2010 · WHEELS:HUB
FEDERAL-MOGUL IS RECALLING CERTAIN CARQUEST, NATIONAL, AND PERCISION BRAND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS 515073 AND 515073, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT ON MODEL YEAR 2002 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 PICKUP TRUCKS. THE INBOARD ROLL FORM USED TO MAINTAIN THE HUB ASSEMBLY CAN FATIGUE RESULTING IN NOISE AND/OR WHEEL SEPARATION ON THE TWO WHEEL DRIVE (2WD) APPLICATIONS. THE RISK OF THESE ISSUES DO NOT OCCUR ON THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) APPLICATIONS, AND INSTALLATION ON THE 4WD APPLICATIONS ARE NOT PART OF THIS RECALL.
Consequence: A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR IF THE WHEEL SEPARATES FROM THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF RECORD AND TECHNICIANS WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED HUB ASSEMBLIES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL AT 1-877-489-6659.
NHTSA campaign 10E040000
Dec 11, 2007 · VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430, AND SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN DOMESTIC AND FOREIGN VEHICLES MAY NOT BREAK INTO SMALL PIECES AS EXPECTED OF TEMPERED GLASS AND FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 205, "GLAZING MATERIALS."
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF A VEHICLE CRASH, THE OCCUPANT(S) MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED BY SHATTERED GLASS.
Remedy: SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS RETAIL CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE GLASS FREE OF CHARGE. RETAIL CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE TOLL FREE AT 1-888-843-2906. SAFELITE WILL NOTIFY ITS WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS AND REIMBURSE WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS FOR CURRENT INVENTORY AND AT A SPECIFIED RATE FOR REPLACING THEIR CUSTOMER'S GLASS. WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT SAFELITE'S WHOLESALE DIVISION, SERVICE AUTOGLASS TOLL FREE AT 1-888-246-6298. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 15, 2008.
NHTSA campaign 07E104000
Mar 15, 2006 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
Consequence: A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
Remedy: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
NHTSA campaign 06E024000
Dec 10, 2003 · TIRES
ON CERTAIN 4X4 PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH THE SNOW PLOW PREPARATION PACKAGE, THE TIRES SUPPLIED ON SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE GROSS AXLE WEIGHT RATINGS THAT SLIGHTLY EXCEED THE MAXIMUM TIRE LOAD CAPACITY AS DEFINED IN FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
Remedy: DEALERS WILL PROVIDE REPLACEMENT P245/75R16 TIRES TO MEET THE LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY SPECIFIED ON THE VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL AND ACCOMMODATE THE ADDITION OF A COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE SNOW PLOW AND HARDWARE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-992-1997.
NHTSA campaign 03V504000
Mar 10, 2003 · STEERING:COLUMN
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STEERING COLUMN CONTAINS AN UNDER-SIZED TERMINAL FOR THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR CIRCUIT. LOCALIZED HEATING FROM CURRENT FLOW WITH THE BLOWER SPEED SET ON HIGH MAY CAUSE THE TERMINAL CONTACTS TO RELAX AND LOSE ELECTRICAL CONTACT. THIS CAN CAUSE THE HVAC BLOWER MOTOR TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE IMPAIRMENT OF VISIBILITY IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 15, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 03V078000
Mar 10, 2003 · VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, THE DETENT SYSTEM ON THE EXTERIOR MIRROR HOUSINGS MAY LOSE THE FUNCTIONALITY.
Consequence: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY AFFECT REARWARD FIELD OF VISION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MIRROR DETENT RETAINER KIT TO CORRECT THIS CONDITION. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA campaign 03V077000
942 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2002 Dodge RAM
Owner Complaints
942 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2002 Dodge RAM (72 mention a crash, 17 a fire, 57 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Structure | 293 |
| Power Train | 118 |
| Electrical System | 99 |
| Suspension | 87 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 76 |
| Unknown Or Other | 67 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2002 DODGE RAM. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.