2003 DODGE RAM 1500 Structure Problems
158 NHTSA complaints on file
All Structure Complaints — Page 4
I HAVE A 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 THAT I BOUGHT NEW IN JUNE 2003. THE DASHBOARD IS CRACKING IN SEVERAL SPOT ALREADY. OTHER DODGE TRUCKS DASHBOARDS ARE COMPLETELY COLLASPING. MY DASHBOARD IS IN EALRY STAGES OF THIS PROCESS AND COULD AFFECT THE AIR BAGS AND ELECTRICAL AS WELL. THIS TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN VERY GOOD CARE OF AND WAS EVEN TREATED WITH THE INTERIOR PACKAGE FROM THE DEALER AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE. DODGE HAS NOT ACCEPTED ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PRODUCT AS OF YET. I AM CONCERNED THAT THE DASHBOARD WILL CONTINUE TO SELF DESTRUCT. THIS APPEARS TO BE A LARGER PROBLEM THAT THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT WILL TO DEAL WITH. *TR
CRACKING DASHBOARD. *TR
2003 DODGE RAM 1500...LARGE DASHBOARD CRACKS. CONCERNED FOR SAFETY DUE TO ELECTRICAL FAILURE POSSIBILITY. *AK
NOTICED A CRACK IN MY DASHBOARD IN JANUARY 2007. IT WAS GETTING WORSE. I HAVE FOUND MANY WEBSITE FORUMS REGARDING THIS SAME PROBLEM WITH THE 2003 DODGE RAM 1500, AND THEY STARTED THE SAME WAY AND GOT BAD ENOUGH THAT THE DASHBOARDS FELL IN, CREATING A SAFETY HAZARD. I FEEL THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL FROM DODGE CHRYSLER ON THIS BUT I COULD NOT FIND ONE ANYWHERE. I FELL THAT DODGE SHOULD REPLACE THE DASHBOARD WITH A SUITABLE ONE FREE OF CHARGE.*AK
THE DASHBOARD ON THE 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 WITH ONLY 20,000 MILES ON IT CRACKED AND HAS LARGE CHUNKS FALLING OUT OF IT. *AK
DASHBOARD HAS BEEN CRACKING IN APPROXIMATELY 5 PLACES FOR OVER A YEAR, AND WAS GETTING WORSE. I AM WORRIED THAT IT WILL EVENTUALLY FORM A HOLE AND SINK, DESTROYING OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND WIRES, ETC., AND IF THIS SHOULD HAPPEN, CAUSING SAFETY PROBLEMS.**AK
2003 DODGE RAM DASH HAS SEVERAL CRACKS. *AK
THE DASH BOARD IN MY 2003 DODGE RAM IS CRACKING. I DIDN'T THINK MUCH IF IT, UNTIL I SAW ON THE NEWS THAT OTHERS WERE DOING THE SAME AND CONTINUING TO COLLAPSE UNTIL THERE ARE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, SUCH AS HEAD LIGHTS TURNING OFF. *TR
Other 2003 DODGE RAM 1500 Problem Areas
Air Bags
445 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
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