Dodge / RAM Quad Cab / 2003
2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab problems
Owners have filed 158 complaints about the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab with NHTSA. Structure accounts for 29.1% of them — the clear leader, ahead of service brakes, hydraulic at 14.6%.
Complaints158
Crashes9
Fires2
Injuries16
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Structure 29.1% · 46
Service brakes, hydraulic 14.6% · 23
Suspension 8.2% · 13
Steering 7.0% · 11
Electrical system 7.0% · 11
Power train 7.0% · 11
Air bags 6.3% · 10
Visibility/wiper 3.2% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 9 describe a crash, 2 describe a fire and 16 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 3 model years of the Dodge RAM Quad Cab in this data, 2003 ranks 2nd by complaint volume — 2002 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 9 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 50,000 miles.
In owners' own words
A crack in the dash on the passenger side near the windshield was noticed back in january but we are uncertain exactly how long it had been there. After several months, the crack aggressively spread through the dashboard. The vehicle had not sustained damage to cause the crack at any time. The dashboard has always been maintained with conditioners, and there were no other areas with problems. Structure · reported at 48,500 miles
The contact owns a 2010 Dodge ram 1500 quad (NA). The contact stated that when he rolled both rear windows down, the noise level was very high. The headlinger in the ceiling shook and caused the vehicle to shake as well. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that the vehicle was designed that way and it could not be repaired. The failure mileage was 32,962. Structure · reported at 32,962 miles
Not sure what lead to the failure, but my 03 Dodge ram pick up dash is crack from near windshield side to near the glove compartment on the other side it has not gotten to be dangerous yet or cause other failures yet that I know of. Dodge dealer said that since it is simply cosmetic they will not replace it and if they do it will cost over 1,000.00. Structure · reported at 90,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
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