2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 122 complaints with NHTSA, including 8 crashes, 2 fires, 16 injuries.

The most-reported problem area is Structure (46 reports).

0Recalls
122Owner complaints
8Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab.

Most common 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab problems

Problem areas named in the 122 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Structure46
Service Brakes, Hydraulic23
Suspension13
Electrical System11
Steering11
Power Train11
Air Bags10
Engine And Engine Cooling5
Visibility/Wiper5
Exterior Lighting3

What owners report

2019-12-06, Vehicle Speed Control
WHILE DRIVING AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS OVER 30 AND USUALLY TEMPS BELOW 50, THE ENGINE LIGHT WILL COME ON AND WILL IMMEDIATELY LOSE THROTTLE. "DEAD PEDAL" SOMETIMES THE THROTTLE WILL SURGE THEN DROP OFF OTHER TIMES WHEN SLOWING THE TRANS (AUTOMATIC) WILL START TO CHATTER AS IF A MANUAL,. I USE A STORE PURCHASED OBD COMPUTER TO RESET. GET CODES 2121, 2123 SOMETIMES 0700. THIS SOMETIMES TAKES 2-3 TIMES TO RESET. VERY UNSAFE AND DANGEROUS. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR YEARS, NUMEROUS TIMES, USUALLY IN WINTER AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. SOMETIMES AT INTERSECTION WHILE ACCELERATING. HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR SOLUTION FOR YEARS!! SEE MANY OTHERS ON NET WITH SAME PROBLEM. WHY ISN'T THIS FIXED BY DODGE AND OR CUMMINS.
2019-04-01, Unknown Or Other
THE DASHBOARD IS FALLING APART WITH SHARP PIECES FALLING INSIDE UNDER THE DASH WHICH MAY CUT WIRES OR EVEN THE AIR BAG. IT IS VERY BRITTLE. IT CAN BE MOVING OR STATIONARY.
2018-08-15, Visibility/Wiper
WIPERS DO WHAT THEY WANT TO, NO- OFF DONT SEAT STOP IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD
2018-06-20, Air Bags
TAKATA RECALL / I RECEIVED THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V312000 (AIRBAGS) FRONTAL PASSENGER AIR BAG INFLATOR HOWEVER, IN ORDER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE THE DASHBOARD WOULD HAVE TO BE REMOVED AND THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO REMOVE THE EXISTING DASHBOARD WITHOUT DAMAGING THE DASHBOARD FURTHER. DODGE STATED THEY WILL NOT COVER THE PARTS NOR LABOR TO REPLACE THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER CONTACTED WAS NATIONAL DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM LOCATED AT 2223 N MARINE BLVD, JACKSONVILLE, NC 28546. I BELIEVE THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR AND SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE CAUSED IN THE COMPLETE OF THE RECALL. THE MANUF
2017-10-31, Unknown Or Other
CRACKED DASHBOARD FOR NO REASON. CAR WAS PARKED. OPENED VEHICLE TO FIND CRACKED DASH. TOLD BY DEALERSHIP NOT THEIR PROBLEM. NEVER HAD ANY VEHICLE EVER DO THIS BEFORE. HAVE PURCHASED DODGES FOR YEARS, BUT NOW WILL NOT PURCHASE ANOTHER IF THEY DON'T OWN UP TO THEIR OBLIGATIONS.

2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab questions

Does the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab?

Based on 122 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Structure (46), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (23), Suspension (13).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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