DodgeQuad and Club Cab Pick-up20025.9L V8/dodge/quad-and-club-cab-pick-up/2002/5-9l-v8/
BE platform

2002 Dodge Quad and Club Cab Pick-up — 5.9L V8

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2002 Quad and Club Cab Pick-up 5.9L V8. Covers both the standard and High Output 5.9L V8.

Engine 5.9L V8

The 2002 Dodge Quad and Club Cab Pick‑up sits on the BE platform and is powered by a robust 5.9‑liter V8 that requires a 5.0‑quart fill of 10W‑30 API oil, underscoring its emphasis on durability. With no recalls recorded, the model year boasts a remarkably low incident rate, yet owners have noted structural concerns as the most frequently cited complaint among the nine total owner complaints. This combination of solid engineering, minimal safety defects, and a focused area for improvement places the 2002 model in the middle tier of the brand’s reliability history, signaling both dependable performance and a specific point of attention for potential buyers.

Model year200220012000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity5.0 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type10W-30 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque135 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 - LATE · 650 - LATE CCA battery, OE oil filter 04781452BF. Note the factory fuel filter is now discontinued — plan on a superseded or quality aftermarket equivalent, which the part pages below list where known. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 - LATE · 650 - LATE CCAOEM · verified
Tire sizeLT265-70R17EOEM · verified
Wheel / rim8 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter04781452BF alt 05281090AB
Engine air filter68441763AA
Fuel filter04798825AD discontinued · alt 04897498AA
Spark plug68303921AA alt 68303918AA
BatteryBB65F121AA
Front wiper blades55077100AE
Serpentine belt05135746AA alt 53032307AC
Thermostat53021051AB alt 52028185AC

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length209.8 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height65.7 in
Wheelbase131.1 in
Curb weight4244 lb
Track (front / rear)61.8 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)58/42

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 5.0 qt of 10W-30 API engine oil, GL-5 · 80W-90 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 135 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 25.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity7.2 Pints,
Differential Gear OilGL-5 · 80W-90
Differential Gear Oil Capacity10 Pints,
Engine CoolantHOAT · MS9769
Engine Oil10W-30 · API
Engine Oil Capacity5.0 qt

Engine torques

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings48 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts55 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts25 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug44.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug37.0 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug25.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)6010
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket6010
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle6010
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket6010
Lug Nuts135 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug30.0-40.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub180 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)700 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)200 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerChampion
Spark Plug TypeRC12LC4
Spark Plug Gap0.040 in
Spark Plug Torque30.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.50 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil TypeSP-10
Oil Capacity6.00 oz
Standard BCI Group Number65 - LATE
Standard BCI Cranking Performance650 - LATE cca
Optional BCI Group Number27

Service checks

Pressure Test15 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief14-18 psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimum54.0 psi
Regulated Fuel System Pressure (With Vacuum)44.0-54.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance13-16 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Engine Compression100 Minimum psi
Engine Oil Pressure30-80 psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM3000 rpm

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle130 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket24 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle60-130 ft-lbs / 60-210 ft-lbs
Rotor Max Parallel Variation0.001 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.005 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 6 stages

Prep Do not reuse old bolts. Coat new bolts with the specified engine oil.

152.0 ft. lbs.52 ft. lbs
2loosen all bolts 360 degrees360 degrees
377.0 ft. lbs.77 ft. lbs
477.0 ft. lbs.77 ft. lbs
590 degrees90 degrees
690 degrees90 degrees
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
16 ft. lbs. ( 1 ft. lbs. at a time.), step 2: bolts 5-12: 6 ft. lbs., step 3: all to 6 ft. lbs., step 4: all to 12 ft. lbs., step 5: all to 126 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 6,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 6,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 6,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 6,000 miDriveshaft U-Joint (lubricate) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (inspect)
Every 7,500 miBrake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (adjust) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Crankcase Breather Bottle (drain) · Differential (inspect fluid level)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Water Pump (inspect)
Every 22,500 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect)
Every 24,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Breather Filter (clean)
Every 30,000 miCrankshaft Vibration Damper (inspect) · Radiator Fan Clutch (inspect)
Every 45,000 miTransfer Case Assembly (inspect fluid level)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDistributor Cap (inspect) · Distributor Rotor (inspect) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plug Wires (replace)

Owner how-tos

Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.

Common procedures

Key fob — remote (RKE) programming programming new fob buttons Dealer tool OEM · verified
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith)
WhyTransmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module
Anti-theft (SKIS) — module initialization after immobilizer module replacement Dealer tool OEM · verified
When neededAfter Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement
Tool requiredDRBIII scan tool
Also requiredThe vehicle's four-digit PIN code

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2002 Dodge Quad and Club Cab Pick-up lead in one area — the structure, 2 of 9 reports (22%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 1 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the structure pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
13
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2
Electrical System,Air Bags,Structure1
Structure,Equipment1
Power Train,Equipment1
Child Seat1
Steering1
Power Train1
Visibility,Structure1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 13 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
90042752020-07-22Electrical SystemKEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC…
23-015-202020-04-30EquipmentDisinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
08-049-202020-04-22Electrical SystemCharging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin…
31005192019-11-20StructureUse of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2002 Quad and Club Cab Pick-up 5.9L V8 take?

5.0 qt of 10W-30 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2002 Quad and Club Cab Pick-up have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.