Vehicle Safety Data

2003 DODGE RAM 2500 Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 2500

3 power traindrivelineuniversal joint 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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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint Complaints

#10141714 |
2003 DODGE RAM 2500 IN DECEMBER 2004 I HAD TO HAVE ALL 3 BALL JOINTS REPLACED THE TRUCK ONLY HAD 42262 MILES ON IT. THEN JUST LAST MONTH IN OCTOBER I HAD TO REPLACE ANOTHER BALL JOINT AS IT WAS GOING OUT ALREADY. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THIS IS NOT NORMAL WEAR ON A VECHICLE
#10115922 |
DODGE 2500 2003, PROBLEMS WITH U-JOINT AND DRIVE SHAFT RE-TUBED. *BF *JB
#10095847 |
SHUDDER WHEN STARTING OUT, 50% OF THE TIME. PROBLEM HAS INCREASED OVER THE PAST YEAR. THERE IS A SERVICE BULLITIN FOR AN EXACT SITUATION ON A SPLIT DRIVE SHAFT. DEALER COULD NOT FIX. FACTORY REP. SAID IT WAS A WEIGHT DISTRICBUTION THAT WOLD CAUSE THE TIRE TO SPIN. THIS IS NOT CORRECT. I TOW A TRAILER WITH 800 LBS. OF TOUNGE WEIGHT, THE PROBLEM IS ENHANCED WITH WEIGHT. PROBLEM IS INCREASING. WORRIED OF EVENTUAL TOTAL FAILURE TO MOVE OR EXTREME HESITATION CAUSING ACCIDENT AT INTERSECTION. *AK

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 Engine And Engine Coolingengine 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 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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