2003 Dodge RAM VAN Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RAM VAN years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN. That ranks 6th out of 9 RAM VAN model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (5 complaints, 31%), typically at around 40,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 16owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Dodge RAM VAN 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 5 | 31% | 40,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 4 | 25% | 15,007 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 13% | 148,505 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 13% | 134,749 | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 13% | 134,749 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 6% | 58,563 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 6% | 7,179 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 6% | 190,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 6% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Dodge RAM VAN recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN.
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
- Safety belt cinching latch plate (PE02082) — opened Nov 6, 2002, closed Apr 23, 2003.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
In july of 2015, the bracket that holds the steering arm to the frame, on the passenger side, completely disconnected as i was making a turn. This i had repaired (welded) shortly afterward. The frame was disintegrating from underneath me. On 09/02/2016 the frame totally separated where the steering…
Driving down the road at 65 mph and lost total control of vehicle steering found out it was due to a rusted framed. Totally unsafe van. I was glad it was not very busy on the interstate or i could have been killed. I am very disappointed a manufacture can have so many complaints online and nothing…
For 2 days prior to incident , noticed steering wheel kept changing orientation while driving in a straight line. A lot of groaning and creaking noise from right front suspension in right turns as well as vibration at highway speed. Parked vehicle and inspected underside to find that idler arm…
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge ram van. The contact stated that while contact was sitting in the vehicle with the engine running, smoke was emitted from the vehicle. The dashboard then caught on fire. The contact was able to exit vehicle without injury. The vehicle was destroyed. The fire…
Van shuts down any where any time any speed and reads no bus this has been happen for to long and they don't even offer a solution.i bought a scanner for a 100.00 dollars it was a waste off money can't read codes with the no bus any way if it's not the pcm then why have codes for all the other…
Other Dodge RAM VAN years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 16 | 0 |
| 2002 RAM VAN | 14 | 1 |
| 2001 RAM VAN | 33 | 1 |
| 2000 RAM VAN | 29 | 0 |
| 1999 RAM VAN | 47 | 0 |
| 1998 RAM VAN | 22 | 1 |
| 1997 RAM VAN | 16 | 0 |
| 1996 RAM VAN | 18 | 0 |
| 1995 RAM VAN | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN?
Owners most often report electrical system, visibility, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Dodge RAM VAN a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RAM VAN model years, the 2003 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.