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2003 Dodge RAM Pickup recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup, but owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
14
Crashes / fires
2 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

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

2003 Dodge RAM Pickup problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Power Train4
Service Brakes, Hydraulic4
Structure3
Unknown or Other2
Exterior Lighting1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Electrical System1
Equipment1
Steering1
Air Bags1

Most reported parts

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Rotor — 2
  • Power Train › Automatic Transmission — 1
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission › Floor Shift Assembly — 1
  • Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal — 1
  • Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring — 1
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Pads — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,000 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 RAM Pickup complaints

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

Power Train · reported Jul 30, 2010
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 repairs were done at my local dodge dealer. Each repair took at least two days. I have had many vehicles, several I've driven to over 200k miles and have never had any problems with real differentials. Something is wrong here. A total rear differential could lead to a serious crash. I entered the date…
Air Bags · reported Apr 8, 2009
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.
Structure · at 89,500 miles · reported Jan 25, 2009
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Mar 13, 2008
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.
Unknown or Other · reported Jan 9, 2007
Upon changing the spare tire, the mechanism broke and I AM not able to put the spare tire back in place. This is the first time the spare tire has been removed from the mechanism.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup 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 RAM Pickup?

Owners report power train problems most often (4 reports), followed by service brakes, hydraulic (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,000 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.