2003 Dodge Dodge Truck recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck, but owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

3 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2003 Dodge Dodge Truck problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Suspension	5
Power Train	4
Steering	4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	3
Visibility	2
Seats	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Tires	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	1
Structure	1

Most reported parts

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Upper Ball Joint — 2
Power Train › Axle Assembly — 1
Steering › Gear Box (Other Than Rack and Pinion) — 1
Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm — 1
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly — 1
Visibility › Rearview Mirrors/Devices › Interior — 1
Suspension › Rear › Axle › Spindle — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 22,556 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · at 87,000 miles · reported Jan 10, 2008

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.

Suspension · at 57,134 miles · reported Apr 19, 2007

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 failure mileages were 57,134.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 34,870 miles · reported May 16, 2005

(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 tube a steep descent started, thus I to put the truck in lower gear I tried to engage the brake. The pedal first gave a very small resistance and suddenly went all the way to the floor without having any effect on the brake. 2)with an unwanted acceleration, I tried to put the truck in lower gear, but…

Power Train · at 22,300 miles · reported Jan 16, 2005

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 door the car started to move in reverse. I quickly chase the truck back open the door jump into the truck (While the truck was moving) apply the brakes and stop the tuck. The shift indicator it showed that he truck was in park.

Suspension · at 24,471 miles · reported Dec 12, 2004

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck?

Owners report suspension problems most often (5 reports), followed by power train (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 22,556 miles.

Are Dodge recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Dodge dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.