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Dodge RAM Quad CAB

2001–2003 only

142 classified complaints

2001–2003 Dodge RAM Quad CAB models have 142 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim, typically surfacing around 86,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 2001–2003 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge RAM Quad CAB report for every year combined.

What breaks, and when — 2001–2003 only

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 76 complaints

Median onset: 86,000 miles. 11.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 13 complaints

Median onset: 82,100 miles. 23.1% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Blower motor and blend-door actuators · Heating and A/C 10 complaints

Median onset: 85,000 miles.

Typical repair: $150–$460 nationally.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 7 complaints

Median onset: 90,000 miles.

Body control and other modules · Electrical 6 complaints

Median onset: 54,500 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 5 complaints

Median onset: 114,200 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

Internal engine (bearings, pistons, rings) · Engine 4 complaints

Median onset: 59,043 miles.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 4 complaints

Median onset: 109,147 miles.

Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2001–2003 model years. See the full Dodge RAM Quad CAB report for every year and full specs/safety data.