Dodge Ram 1500 2002–2005 car dimensions: 5785 mm long, 2030 mm wide and 1898 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,215 kg. Braked towing is 3,788 kg.
The ST Quad Cab seats six with a 40/20/40 front bench and folding rear bench. Air conditioning is standard with single-zone controls. Vinyl upholstery and floor covering are standard, along with an AM/FM/cassette radio. Cruise control is optional. No advanced driver aids appear in equipment lists for this generation.
The Quad Cab offers a 6.3-foot bed with about 57.7 cubic feet of volume or an 8-foot bed with about 73.9 cubic feet. Rear seat cushions fold up for extra in-cab storage space.
Maximum towing reaches 8350 pounds on properly equipped Quad Cab models. Payload capacity is up to 1770 pounds depending on configuration and options. A Trailer Tow Group adds a Class IV hitch, heavy-duty cooling, and related hardware for work use.
The cabin feels roomy up front with a 40/20/40 split bench that seats three or folds the center into a large business console with storage and a power point. Quad Cab rear space fits three adults on a bench that folds up for tall cargo storage, with optional split design and under-seat load floor. Materials improve over prior models, controls are simple, and the ride stays quiet with modest wind and tire noise. Power-adjustable pedals help shorter drivers, and full-size rear doors open wide.
Fuel economy around 13-15 city/17-19 highway mpg depending on engine and drive type. regular unleaded.
Oil changes recommended every 3,000 miles or 3 months under severe use, up to 6,000 miles normal.
IIHS moderate-overlap front crash test rated Good for 2002-05 Quad Cab models.
NHTSA frontal ratings 4 stars driver and 5 stars passenger. rollover 3 stars.
Standard dual front airbags, four-wheel disc brakes with rear ABS, child-seat tether anchors.
Optional side-curtain airbags and four-wheel ABS.
Expect fuel use in the mid-teens combined depending on the V6 or V8 and 2WD or 4WD setup. All engines take regular unleaded gas. Real-world figures often land near 12-15 mpg in mixed driving.
Follow the owner's schedule for oil and filter changes every few thousand miles, with more frequent service under towing, short trips, or dusty conditions. Check other fluids, rotate tires, and inspect brakes at regular intervals to keep it reliable.
Standard safety includes dual front airbags with pretensioners, large four-wheel discs, rear ABS, and LATCH anchors. Side curtains were a segment first as an option. Crash structure uses crush zones and high-strength door beams. IIHS gave a Good rating in the key frontal offset test.
The truck is straightforward to own with common parts and good storage for tools. High step-in on 4x4s and flat seats are the main living notes. Regular maintenance keeps the Magnum engines and independent front suspension working well for years.
Length 5785 mm, Width 2030 mm, Height 1898 mm, Wheelbase 3569 mm (Ram 1500 2002–2005)
Sources: manufacturer data, 2004 Ram Body Builder Quad Cab 1500 140.5 in WB 4x2 chart, 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Feature Highlights and Specifications.