2003 Dodge RAM Pickup Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM Pickup years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup. That ranks 6th out of 9 RAM Pickup model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (4 complaints, 29%), typically at around 9,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 4 | 29% | 9,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 21% | 89,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 14% | 18,759 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 7% | 21,517 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 100 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- False park (EA04025) — opened Aug 26, 2004, closed Dec 22, 2005, led to recall 05V462000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Cracked dash. *tr
I have 2003 dodge ram 4x4 pick up that i bought new. I have had 4 rear differential failures: 1st 9/18/07 with 83834 miles, 2nd 6/19/08 with 95894 miles, 3rd 7/17/09 with 117481 miles and 4th 7/22/10 with 144125 miles. All 4 were caught early when i first heard whining from under the vehicle. All…
I am a battalion chief with a fire department and recently had a dodge ram with significant front end damage and no air bags deployed. This is not the first instance of this happening with a dodge ram pick-up i would like to send you some pictures of this most recent accident if you would like. *tr
Purchased truck in december and noticed at that time the spider cracks in the dashboard. I will try to apply adhesive and a molded dashboard to hold it together. Eventually the dash may come into pieces and present an electrical hazard, so i want to try to prevent this with the dashboard kit. *tr
2003 dodge ram dashboard is cracking. Consumer states that dashboard has not only cracked but has collapsed leaving the entire electrical system exposed. Consumer states that dealer denies any kind of help for this problem. *kb
Other Dodge RAM Pickup years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 14 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM Pickup | 22 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM Pickup | 20 | 0 |
| 2000 RAM Pickup | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM Pickup | 33 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM Pickup | 18 | 0 |
| 1997 RAM Pickup | 17 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM Pickup | 6 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM Pickup | 7 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup?
Owners most often report power train, structure, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM Pickup model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.