2003 DODGE RAM 1500 Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 1500

5 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline 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 Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10201304 | August 31, 2007

BROKEN VALVE SPRING ON 5.7 LTR. ENGINE; DESPITE A "TECHNICAL BULLETIN SB-10000-442-8271, DATED 4 NOV 2002,(ON THIS WEBSITE)" STATING "REPLACE SPRINGS AND SELL UNSOLD VEHICLES AT AUCTION", THEY FURTHER CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS TECH BULLETIN . I CONTACTED CHRYSLER ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS ABOUT THIS CONCERN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THEY KNEW NOTHING OF THIS PROBLEM AND I AM AN ASE MASTER CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN SO I HAVE CONNECTIONS AT OTHER DEALERS WHOM I SPOKE WITH AND THEY TOLD ME OF THIS PROBLEM WITH THE 5.7 HEMI ENGINES. DROPPED A VALVE SHATTERED THE PISTON AND SCORED THE CYLINDER WALL SO THE ENGINE WAS JUST SCRAP AT THIS POINT. *TR

#10193658 | June 18, 2007

I OWN A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 2X4. CLUTCH WAS REPLACED AT 36000 MILES, AND MOTOR WAS REBUILD AT 46000 MILES, BOTH TIMES UNDER WARRANTY. EACH TIME I' HAD THE OIL CHANGED THERE APPEARED TO BE A WHITE SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP ON THE OIL CAP AS IF IT WAS CONDENSATION. I NOW HAVE 88000 MILES AND HAVE A "TICKING. LIKE A VALVE STICKING, AND CONTINUES TO HAVE THIS WHITE SUBSTANCE. WHEN IT RAINS OR I GO THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER THE BELT STARTS TO SLIP AND ALL POWER IS LOST. *AK

#10121850 | May 23, 2005

2003 DODGE RAM HEMI STALLING ISSUE. I JUST READ AN ARTICLE SAYING YOU WERE LOOKING INTO THE STALLING ISSUES ON DODGE RAMS. I DIDN'T SEE WHERE THE 2003 HEMI 1500'S WERE IN THE STUDY BUT WANTED YOU TO KNOW THAT THEY HAVE STALLING ISSUES ALSO. ON MULTIPLE OCCATIONS MY DODGE HAS STALLED SINCE I PURCHASED IT IN DEC. 2003. MOST OF THE TIME IT LOSES POWER AND STUMBLES TO GO ANYWHERE WHEN I GO FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE. I HAVE TO SHUT IT OFF AND THEN RESTART IT TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE CALLED AND EVEN BROUGHT THE TRUCK IN TO GET IT CHECKED BUT THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM AND DIDN'T DO ANYTHING. I KNOW IT IS A KNOW ISSUE AND HOPE SOMETHING GETS DONE ABOUT IT ASAP.

#10096052 | October 19, 2004

2003 DODGE RAM 1500 STALLS UPON COMING TO A STOP. SPORADIC BEHAVIOR. DEALER CAN'T GET VEHICLE TO STALL. VEHICLE STALLS 3 - 4 TIMES PER MONTH. I RAN A SEARCH ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND MANY OTHER PEOPLE WITH THE SIMILAR PROBLEM OCCURING ON THE 2003 AND 2004 HEMI ENGINES IN THE RAM AND DURANGO VEHICLES. THE VEHICLE DOESN'T DISPLAY AN ERROR OR CHECK ENGINE LIGHT.*AK

#10050931 | December 22, 2003

BROKEN VALVE SPRING ON 5.7 LTR. ENGINE; DESPITE A "TECHNICAL BULLETIN SB-10000-442-8271, DATED 4 NOV 2002,(ON THIS WEBSITE)" STATING "REPLACE SPRINGS AND SELL UNSOLD VEHICLES AT AUCTION", CARLIN DODGE OF COL. SPRINGS IS STILL SELLING DEFECTIVE TRUCKS "AS NEW". THEY FURTHER CLAIM NO KNOWLEDGE OF THIS TECH BULLETIN . *AK

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 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 Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 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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