2003 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Dodge Truck years
- Fewer complaints than other years 9th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck. That ranks 9th out of 9 Dodge Truck model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (4 complaints, 27%), typically at around 14,736 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 15owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 4 | 27% | 14,736 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | 22,428 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 20% | 14,487 | — | — |
| Steering | 3 | 20% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 13% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 13% | 20,108 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 13% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Engine failed truck had to be towed. Broken valve spring 2003 dodge ram 1500 with 5.7l hemi engine. 87,000 miles at time of failure. Repaired at dodge dealer at a cost of $580.00. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. While driving 20 mph, the contact detected a squeaking sound coming from the suspension. The dealer advised the contact that the upper ball joints failed, similar to campaign # 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The current and…
(1)around 5 am with a dodge dakota 2003 truck, i delivered newspaper on the top of a hill in black stone road to four addresses on a fairly level area. Each needed complete braking to almost complete stops because the need to insert the papers in the tubes. Approximately 100 yards from the last…
Truck shifts out of gear when stop and is leafed running. 1) stop to get some information on a neighborhood store, stop the truck shift the truck into park, open the door got out of the truck, close the door, as i was waking towards the front of the tuck i was approximately 5? Feet away front the…
I had an accident on 09/30/04. Driver wheel came off. I hit a mailbox, telephone pole, went airborne and landed on a parked truck. $10,000 in damages to my 2003 dodge durango. Vehicle was repaired. *jb
Other Dodge Dodge Truck years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 | 0 |
| 2002 Dodge Truck | 22 | 0 |
| 2001 Dodge Truck | 39 | 0 |
| 2000 Dodge Truck | 20 | 0 |
| 1999 Dodge Truck | 51 | 0 |
| 1998 Dodge Truck | 28 | 0 |
| 1997 Dodge Truck | 18 | 0 |
| 1996 Dodge Truck | 35 | 0 |
| 1995 Dodge Truck | 16 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Dodge Truck model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.