MYRModel Year Report

2003 Dodge RAM Pickup

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2003 Dodge RAM Pickup
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:19:18.046Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge RAM Pickup Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1992: 3 complaints 1992 1994: 2 complaints 1995: 7 complaints 1995 1996: 6 complaints 1997: 17 complaints 1997 1998: 18 complaints 1999: 33 complaints 1999 2000: 8 complaints 2001: 20 complaints 2001 2002: 22 complaints 2003: 14 complaints 2003
2003: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19923
19942
19957
19966
199717
199818
199933
20008
200120
200222
200314

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.

POWER TRAIN

4 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing floor shift assembly and manual transmission.

CRASH
Show complaint excerpts

THE VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO REVERSE WHILE PARKED WITH THE EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE ENGAGED. VEHICLE WAS IDLING. *AK THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO AN IRON POST. *CB *JB

NHTSA ODI report, 20030606

STRUCTURE

3 of 14 total reports mention: structure.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 14 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing accelerator pedal.

STEERING

1 of 14 total reports mentions: steering, most commonly citing linkages.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20040826 — EA (closed 20051222)

FALSE PARK

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Dodge RAM Pickup — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for structure issues (3 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Dodge RAM Pickup have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.