2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Seats Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Seats Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500
3 seats complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Seats Complaints
THERE ARE STRIPES OF MELTING PLASTIC ON THE BACK OF THE RIGHT SIDE MIRROR AND ON THE BACK OF THE FRONT SEATS
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THERE IS NO MANDATE FOR A MECHANICAL INTERLOCK TO PREVENT A MANUAL TRANSMISSION FROM BEING SHIFTED INTO REVERSE ACCIDENTALLY WHILE DRIVING. IN 2003 THE DODGE RAM 3500 HAS A 6 SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION USED WITH THE CUMMINS 5.9 DIESEL MOTOR WHICH HAS NO MECHANICAL INTERLOCK TO PREVENT BEING SHIFTED INTO REVERSE WHEN TRYING TO SHIFT INTO 5TH GEAR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHICH IS ENDANGERING OWNERS AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. I WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KNOW WHY A MANUFACTURER IS NOT REQUIRED TO PROVIDE HEAD RESTRAINT IN THE REAR SEATS OF THE 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 QUAD CAB. A PASSENGER IN THE REAR SEAT ARE AT RISK OF THEIR HEAD SLAMMING INTO THE REAR WINDOW WHICH IS ALSO ENDANGERING MANY PEOPLE. MY PERSONAL INFORMATION IS NOT NEEDED BY YOU OR ANY ONE ELSE. THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE FACTS WHICH SPEAK FOR...
A FEW WEEKS AGO, THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BEGAN TO HAVE FORWARD MOVEMENT DURING VEHICLE LAUNCH AND STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION OF THE SEAT MECHANISMS, A CRACK IN ONE OF THE SIX WAY SEAT ADJUSTMENT GEAR HOUSINGS WAS OBSERVED. ON OCTOBER 28, 2006, THE GEAR HOUSING COMPLETELY FAILED CAUSING DRASTIC MOVEMENT OF THE SEAT. AT THIS TIME, RESOLUTION APPEARS TO BE TO REPLACE THE EFFECTIVE PARTS AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. THIS FAILURE IS A SAFETY ISSUE. A SEAT FAILURE IN AN ACCIDENT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. I KNOW FROM WEBSITES SUCH AS TURBO DIESEL REGISTER THAT THIS PROBLEM IS FAIRLY COMMON. A SAFETY RECALL WOULD SEEM TO BE IN ORDER. JB
Other 2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Problem Areas
Air Bags
77 complaints
Structure
36 complaints
Steering
32 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Suspension
15 complaints
Structurebody
14 complaints
Power Train
11 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
8 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Tires
7 complaints
Electrical System
6 complaints
Tiressidewall
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
5 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Visibilitywiper
3 complaints
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Equipment Adaptivemobility
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalanti Theft Devices
1 complaint
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlenon Powered Axle Assembly
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Tiresvalve
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibility
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint