2003 Dodge RAM Quad CabProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 122 owner complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 6, 2019. Updated daily.
Where the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab has problems
122 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 45 | 5 |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 18 | 2 |
| Suspension | 13 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 11 | 0 |
| Steering | 11 | 1 |
| Power train | 11 | 3 |
| Air bags | 10 | 4 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 5 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| 12 other systems | 20 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
When do structure problems start?
67kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 37 structure complaints. 70% were reported before 100,000 miles.
2003 vs. every other RAM Quad Cab year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RAM Quad Cab median. How we score
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- Caution
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NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, and the recalls they led to.
- FALSE PARKLed to recall 05V-462
What RAM Quad Cab owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
2003 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB 4X4 HAD VEHICLE TOWED AND WHEN TOW TRUCK DRIVER HOOKED CHAINS TO FRAME RAILS TO WINCH VEHICLE ON TO TOW TRUCK THE CHAINS RIPPED THE STEEL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE FRAME DO TO THE FRAME BEING ROTTED I HAVE UPLOADED PHOTOS. THIS IS A REAL SAFETY CONCERN DO TO THE FACT THE…
THE DASHBOARD AND HVAC SYSTEM HAS CRACKED TO PIECES CAUSING THE DEFROSTERS TO BE INOPERABLE MOST OF THE TIME AND CONSTANTLY BLOWS PIECES OF PLASTIC AND FOAM OUT OF THE VENTS OCCASIONALLY GETTING IN THE DRIVER'S EYES AND NOSE CAUSING SNEEZING AND DISTRACTING IRRITATION.
THERE IS A ENTRY GRAB HANDLE MOUNTED TO THE INTERIOR DOOR POST NEAR THE WINDSHIELD INTENDED AS AN ASSIST HANDLE. MY TRUCK IS EQUIPPED WITH RUNNING BOARD TO MAKE ENTRY EASIER INTO THE TRUCK CAB. I USED THE ASSIST HANDLE WHILE GETTING INTO THE TRUCK CAB, IT PULLED LOOSE FROM THE PILLAR CAUSING ME TO…
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