2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Problems and Repair Histories
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2003 Dodge Ram 1500s for which no problems have been reported are not displayed. So the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 problems and repair histories you see here should not be used to infer car problem frequency.
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Dodge Ram 1500 Reliability through December 31, 2012
General NotesModels and statistics marked with an asterisk (*) have very low sample sizes. These results, visible only to logged-in members, provide only a rough estimate of car reliability.Any result under 20 repair trips per 100 cars is likely a result of the small sample size, and should be expected to increase to 20 or so in future updates.
New models often start out with high repair rates, and then improve as the manufacturer identifies and addresses common problems. MethodologyOnly successfully completed repairs are currently included in the analysis. Routine maintenance, most wear items, recalls, and problems fixed with just a reflash or warning light reset are not included.
| Year | Make/Model | Trips/Year/100 Cars | Compared to all models for the same year | |
| 2003 | Dodge Ram (not HD) | 13 Ram (not HD)s, 8.2 months of data per Ram (not HD), average 94300 miles Small sample size. Join or 13 Ram (not HD)s, 8.2 months of data per Ram (not HD), average 94300 miles Small sample size. sign in to view |
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2003 Dodge Ram 1500
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| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Sep | 2009 | 113000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 119000 | 0 | Needed front right wheel bearing when sold. Needed water hose when sold. |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Florida, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Feb | 2009 | 99000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 110000 | 900 | Upper and lower ball joints replaced. Tie rod end bad on passenger side. |
| Mar | 2013 | 121000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Pennsylvania, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Mar | 2011 | 99000 | 1270 | Second time in three years replacing heater core. Front wheel hub bad. Universal joint replaced at rear dif. Third repair trip within just a few weeks. |
| Dec | 2011 | 108000 | 160 | O2 sensor after cat was bad. Replaced sensor and rear brakes/discs. |
| Mar | 2013 | 117000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Alberta, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 62000 | First odometer entry | |
| Nov | 2012 | 83080 | 800 | fuel system- crack in lne |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ohio, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 21 | Intake manifold stuck open. Got a can of cleaner from Autozone and a fine wire brush and was able to clean fairly easily by taking the "Hemi-hat" off and removing the intake valve. Total repair was about $21.00 and took 25min. | |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Quebec, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jul | 2010 | 80600 | First odometer entry | |
| Dec | 2010 | 82460 | 300 | Noise from front end. Tie rod ends replaced, still hear noise. |
| May | 2011 | 83080 | 217 | Noise from front end area Replaced stabilzer links Noise gone Vibration from rear when braking Replaced rear rotors, pads & parking brake shoes Vibration gone Replaced front brakes & rotors = 80% worn |
| Mar | 2012 | 87420 | 150 | clunking from rear differential |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
245-horsepower 5.9L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Illinois, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Oct | 2010 | 43000 | First odometer entry | |
| Oct | 2012 | 57300 | 600 | Fuel pump failed |
| Mar | 2013 | 60000 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed manual 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Ontario, Canada | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Aug | 2010 | 91760 | First odometer entry | |
| Sep | 2010 | 93000 | 650 | Right front wheel bearing. |
| Oct | 2010 | 93500 | 1740 | Manifold repair Whining noise from the engine. AC Compressor bearing failure. |
| Feb | 2011 | 96720 | Most recent odometer entry. | |
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in North Carolina, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2010 | 27000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jul | 2010 | 30700 | 300 | Emissions parts replaced. Did a smoke test but no leaks in the system. Replaced more parts in the emissions system. |
| Jan | 2012 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4dr Extended Cab 6.5ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic 4WD, part-time w/low range
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Massachusetts, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Jun | 2011 | 66000 | First odometer entry | |
| Aug | 2011 | 67000 | 550 | Intermediate Axle shaft outer splines worn completely off where it connects to the CV shaft, Dodge changed part numbers,Front end made wicked grinding noises and 4 wheel no longer worked, note that grinding noise went away if put in 4 wheel |
| Oct | 2011 | 68000 | 125 | Vacuum hose was cracked and was leaking, small leak |
| Jan | 2012 | 71000 | 477 | Left front wheel hub went bad, made groaning sounds. Truck did not vibrate or wobble or pull to one side. When taken apart looked like it was ready to completly fail New sticker Oct. Replaced hub,CV axle, up ball joint, out tie rod. |
| Mar | 2012 | 73000 | 39 | Rear speed sensor failed, giving me a ABS light and the check engine light. Went online and saw that it was the speed sensor that is most likey the problem. Engine light came on and gave me a P0441, found several parts could be the problem. Found kinked hose on leak detection pump where mechanic cut and put on hose clamp, replaced hose (mech worked on truck 1 year prior to fix same problem). |
| Mar | 2013 | 83000 | 79 | Replaced front Shocks. Cleaned control arms of dirt and debris and painted rusted areas on control arms and frame. |
| Dodge Ram 1500 in California, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| May | 2009 | 54000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jun | 2009 | 56000 | 367 | Sensor before Cat. Converter was bad. |
| Dec | 2009 | 71000 | 579 | Manifold problems Bad Catalytic Converter |
| Apr | 2010 | 76000 | 1029 | Timing belt clicking noise, lifters, bad catalytic converter connection to exhaust |
| May | 2010 | 76000 | 1100 | Replaced catalytic converter, leaking exhaust manifolds. Leaking power steering pump. Repaired Third Brake Light. |
| Sep | 2010 | 80000 | 110 | Could not replicate the problem - Changed oil as requested and reset check-engine light. |
| Oct | 2011 | 101000 | 0 | Check Engine Light |
| Nov | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 4-door
8-cylinder automatic 4WD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Wisconsin, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 55000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 56000 | 400 | Leaking power steering rack replaced. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 8ft bed
240-horsepower 4.7L V8 4-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Mar | 2010 | 90000 | First odometer entry | |
| Apr | 2010 | 91000 | 60 | Power steering pump was whining. Replaced and changed fluid. |
| Jun | 2011 | Most recent odometer entry. | ||
2003 Dodge Ram 1500 2dr Regular Cab 6.5ft bed
345-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Dodge Ram 1500 in Georgia, United States | ||||
| Month | Year | Odometer (in miles) |
Cost | Problem/Repair Description |
| Dec | 2012 | 149000 | First odometer entry | |
| Jan | 2013 | 149000 | 200 | Deafening lifter noise(not the regular HEMI tick) sounded like i had broken a valve spring. quitened down a little so i drove it home and tore it down,Sludge trapped in ends of rocker shafts had broken loose and stopped up 3 rear lifters. |
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