2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Engine And Engine Coolingengine Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingengine Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500

5 engine and engine coolingengine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Engine And Engine Coolingengine Complaints

#10312779 | February 22, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 DODGE 2500. THE CONTACT STATED WHENEVER HE IS DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE VEHICLE GOES TO IDLE AND STOPS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OFF TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TURNED OFF AND ON AND IN A FEW SECONDS THE ENGINE RESTARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THEY WOULD REPAIR THE FAILURE FOR $1000. THE DODGE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND THEY STATED THERE WAS NO FAILURE AND NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000. UPDATED 11/10/10.*LJ

#10112726 | March 8, 2005

2003 DODGE RAM 2500 HEMI ENGINE STALLS OUT. NOW TRUCK IS IN GARAGE BECAUSE VALVE SPRING BROKE,CAUSING PISTON AND VALVE FAILURE. DODGE DEALER WOULD NOT CHECK ALL CYLINDERS ONLY THE ONE WITH PROBLEM. 2 WEEKS PASSED FINALLY PARTS ARE IN AND THEY ARE REPLACING WHAT BROKE. *AK

#10089110 | August 23, 2004

PROBLEMS WITH DEFECTIVE BRAKES ON A 2003 DODGE RAM. *MR THE BRAKES WOULD SELF ENGAGE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION, NEARLY CAUSING ACCIDENTS, THE A/C WAS ALWAYS INOPERATIVE BLOWING OUT HOT AIR, THE A/C COMPRESSOR MADE A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN ENGAGED, THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN BACK TO THE DEALER FOR MAJOR ENGINE REPAIRS, A BROKEN PISTON ROD WAS FOUND AND COULD HAVE BEEN THE CAUSE FOR THE ENGINE KNOCKING, THERE WAS A VIBRATION UPON ACCELERATION. *SC *JB

#10073812 | May 18, 2004

THE FLY WHEEL AND THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY SEPARATED AND BLEW OFF, WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, A PART OF THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY BECAME LODGED IN THE FLOOR ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, AND ALMOST SEVERED THE DRIVER'S FOOT. ALSO, THIS FAILURE DESTROYED THE ENGINE BLOCK, THE ENTIRE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, BELL HOUSING AND THE TRANSMISSION. A FACTORY DISTRICT REP,. CAME OUT TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE, BUT DIDN'T PROVIDE A SENSIBLE REASON FOR WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE. *JB

#10058642 | February 21, 2004

THE ENGINE MISFIRES AND ALMOST STALLS. I HAVE TO PULL INTO SAFE AREA AND REV ENGINE TO RESTORE POWER. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS CONVENIENT, LIKE WHEN IT HAPPENED GOING UP THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BRIDGE ON I-10 IN HEAVY TRAFFIC WITH AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER BEHIND ME DOING 70 MPH. I HAVE REPORTED PROBLEM TO DEALER BUT THEY UNABLE TO HELP BECAUSE NO CODES ARE GENERATED BY THE COMPUTER. THEY CLAIM THAT THEY ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM AND MY EXPERIENCE IS UNIQUE. ON A RELATED/UNRELATED MATTER, THE MUFFLER HAS TURNED BLUE FROM OVERHEATING AND THEY HAVE TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL EVEN THOUGH IT APPEARS LIKE THERE IS A RESTRICTION/OBSTRUCTION IN THE MUFFLER. *JB

Other 2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Problem Areas

Steering 141 complaints Air Bags 135 complaints Structure 99 complaints Suspension 75 complaints Structurebody 39 complaints Unknown Or Other 35 complaints Suspensionfront 27 complaints Electrical System 25 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 22 complaints Visibility 18 complaints Power Train 16 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 12 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 12 complaints Exterior Lighting 9 complaints Service Brakes 9 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 9 complaints Visibilitywiper 9 complaints Wheels 9 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 6 complaints Tires 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Equipment 5 complaints Fuel System Diesel 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 3 complaints Exterior Lightingturn Signal 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 2 complaints Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 2 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 2 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringlinkages 2 complaints Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brake 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulic 1 complaint Steeringelectric Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Pitman 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesdraglinkconnection 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assembly 1 complaint Suspensionmultiple Axle 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint

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