Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2003 Dodge Ram has 7 recalls, 1357 complaints.
7
Recalls
1357
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 11, 2026
09E001000
STEERING:LINKAGES
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 18,000 AFTERMARKET STEERING LINKAGES USED FOR SERVICE ON SOME MY 2003 THROUGH 2008 DODGE RAM HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE SUBJ...
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS...
09E009000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 1,364 WINDSHIELD WIPER MODULES, P/N 55077098AJ, SOLD DURING THE 2008 AND 2009 CALENDAR YEAR FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT E...
03V033000
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONT...
07E066000
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. ...
06E049000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLE...
04V185000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
ON CERTAIN VAN AND WAGON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS), AFTERMARKET BATTERIES MAY LEAK ELECTROLYTE ONTO THE ABS CONTROL...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 Regular Cab
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2026 | SUSPENSION | The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being driven b... |
| Oct 25, 2023 | TIRES | The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, there was an abnorm... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while driving at slow speeds, the dr... |
| May 30, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Rear end of my ram 1500 pickup model year 2003 locked up doing 60 MPH on the interstate broke the dr... |
| May 23, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | The driveshaft to pinion gear at the differential comes loose during normal driving. I have replaced... |
| Mar 23, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | UNKNOWN Everything will stop operating as I'm driving and after coming to a stop will start Right ba... |
| Feb 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I just bought this car with a smog certificate of less than 90 days ago from today and it caught on ... |
| Jan 27, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owned a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,TIRES | The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that the steering wheel and the front whe... |
| Dec 7, 2022 | AIR BAGS | THE PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR HOUSING MAY RUPTURE, DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL PRESSURE, DURING NORMAL... |
| Sep 11, 2022 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE | This vehicle had last been started and driven 7 hrs prior and exploded in the driveway, caught the h... |
| Jul 30, 2022 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS | Frame damage where steering box separates |
| Dec 23, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | When driving the truck the vehicle randomly shuts down and I have to pull over or put it in neutral ... |
| Nov 25, 2021 | POWER TRAIN | Around midday of November 25, 2021, a clear day with no precipitation, while operating the 2003 Dodg... |
| Jan 29, 2021 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | FUEL TANK STRAP IS ROTTED AND TANK IS FALLING OUT |
| Oct 6, 2020 | POWER TRAIN | DIFFERENTIAL GRINDING NOISE WHEN DRIVING DOWN THE STREET WHEN GRINDING NOISE STARTED |
| Aug 11, 2020 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | I WAS DOING 65 ON FREEWAY WHEN WHEN MY DRIVELINE AND PINION BOLT CAME OFF REAR END IN 1 PIECE AND TH... |
| Aug 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | ON AUGUST 1 2020, MY 2 ADULT CHILDREN AND ANOTHER PASSENGER WAS IN A CRASH AND MY TRUCK FLIPPED SEVE... |
| May 1, 2020 | STRUCTURE | The truck was brought in to dealer to inspect/repair wiring for trailer outlet. When they and began ... |
| Apr 2, 2020 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2003 RAM 1500: CONCERNS ABOUT CRACKED DASHBOARD BECOMING PROJECTILES |