Complaints
65
Crashes
9
Fires
1
Injuries
8
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Dodge Ram Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#15 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:22,450 mi
#24 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Avg mileage:134,000 mi
Fires:1
#34 complaints
STRUCTURE
Avg mileage:65,000 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Dodge Ram.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 5 | — | — | 22,450 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 4 | — | 1 | 134,000 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 4 | — | — | 65,000 mi | |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 3 | 3 | — | 8,400 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 | 1 | — | 51,567 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 3 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM | 3 | — | — | 47,670 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 2 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 2 | — | — | 200,000 mi | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | 2 | — | — | 7,000 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 2 | — | — | 116,960 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 2 | — | — | 49,500 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | — | — | 1,920 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 1 | — | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1 | 1 | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 15,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 | — | — | 10,000 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 3,779 mi | |
| STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:POWER STEERING FLUID | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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