2003 DODGE RAM 3500 Wheels Problems
2 NHTSA complaints on file
Wheels Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM 3500
2 wheels 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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Complaints
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Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Wheels Complaints
AS WITH MANY OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT 2003 DODGE RAM 3500'S THIS RAM 3500 HAS HAD ALL SUGGESTED STEERING COMPONENT UPGRADES AND RECALL UPGRADES (CHANGE STEERING TO 2008 STEERING) AND THE TIE ROD RECALL FOR THE 2008 STEERING. THE 2008 STEERING UPGRADE SEEMED TO EXACERBATE THE TIRE WEAR ISSUE. ADDITIONALLY, BALL JOINTS AND SHOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE RAM DEATH WOBBLE AND EXCESSIVE TIE WEAR IS STILL PRESENT. THE LAST SET OF TIRES LASTED 8,000 MILES (I AM PUTTING A NEW SET ON TODAY). THE TIRE WEAR ON MY LAST TRIP OF ONLY 360 MILES WAS VERY NOTICEABLE - SO MUCH SO A TRIP OF 1,000 MILES OR MORE WOULD HAVE CAUSED DANGEROUS TIRE WEAR AND POTENTIAL CATASTROPHIC FAILURE. DODGE HAS TRIED TO FIX THE PROBLEM BY ONLY SKIMMING OVER THE ISSUE WITH MINOR FIXES. AS A RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF MILES OF DRIVING...
DRIVING AT THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT, WITHOUT WARNING, THE TRUCK MADE AN ABRUPT LANE CHANGE THEN I MANAGED TO GAIN CONTROL. WHAT HAPPEN IS THAT ON THIS VEHICLE, THE WHEEL BEARING ASSEMBLY IS ONE PIECE AND CAN'T BE GREASED OR MAINTAINED IN ANY WAY. IT HEATED UP AND LOCKED THE FRONT WHEEL CAUSING A SERIOUS AND VIOLENT TURN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. *TR
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
Seats
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
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