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2003 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Problems

2 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 1500

2 engine and engine coolingcooling systemradiator assembly complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly Complaints

#10214416 |
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RADIATOR WAS CLOGGED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH. THROUGH FURTHER INVESTIGATION, HE DISCOVERED THAT DODGE WAS INSTALLING A FILTER SYSTEM IN THE 2001-2003 MODELS. THE CONTACT WANTED TO BE REIMBURSED FOR PART OF THE FEE HE PAID TO HAVE THE SYSTEM REPLACED. DODGE WOULD NOT REIMBURSE HIM BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 50,300 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 50,214. UPDATED 01/24/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED DODGE WILL NOT ASSIST WITH THE COST OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE IT IS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. UPDATED 01/24/08 *TR
#10129176 |
I PURCHASED A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 QUAD CAB IN 10/2003. THE TEMP GAUGE ALWAYS SHOWED THE TEMP AT ABOVE THE NORMAL RANGE. TOLD BY THE SALESPERSON THAT WAS NORMALAT. AT APPROXIMATELY 44K MILES THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND BROKE DOWN. MECHANIC REPLACED THERMOSTAT - NO HELP. TOOK VEHICLE TO BATTISON'S DEALERSHIP IN DUNCAN OK WHERE THE MECHANIC WAS ACCUSED OF INSTALLING THE THERMOSTAT BACKWARD. THE DEALERSHIP ACCUSED US OF PUTTING "STOP LEAK" IN THE RADIATOR AND USING NON RED COOLANT. COOLANT WAS CLEAR BECAUSE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AND WATER WAS ONLY SOURCE. STOP LEAK WAS NEVER USED - THE DEALERSHIP'S CONTRACTOR FOR RADIATOR REPAIR IT LOOKED LIKE STOP LEAK COULD HAVE BEEN USED - BUT COULDN'T TELL FOR SURE. THE PARTS MANAGER TOLD US THAT AT THE SAME TIME OUR 2003 WAS IN THE SHOP A 2005 WITH 31K WAS IN THE SHOP WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DIFFERENCE - THE...

Other 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas

Air Bags 445 complaints Structure 158 complaints Structurebody 72 complaints Unknown Or Other 65 complaints Power Train 62 complaints Electrical System 47 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 43 complaints Steering 31 complaints Suspension 31 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 23 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 22 complaints Engine 21 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 20 complaints Wheels 16 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 15 complaints Exterior Lighting 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 12 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 11 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 11 complaints Visibility 11 complaints Visibilitywiper 9 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 8 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 8 complaints Service Brakes 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 8 complaints Tires 8 complaints Equipment 7 complaints Suspensionrear 7 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 7 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 4 complaints Tiressidewall 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Seatsmidrear Assembly 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Structurebodytailgate 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionrearaxlespindle 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemsoftware 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontretractor 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscpads 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly 1 complaint Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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