2003 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB Equipment Problems

1 NHTSA complaint on file

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Equipment Issues in the 2003 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB

1 equipment complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

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All Equipment Complaints

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WHILE ENTERING THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE USING THE A-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE ASSEMBLY, THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY BROKE FREE FROM THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE. I FELL BACKWARDS ONTO THE PAVEMENT INJURING MY BACK AND LEFT SHOULDER. MY HEAD MISSED STRIKING A CONCRETE CURB BY MERE INCHES. THIS FAILURE CONSTITUTES A SERIOUS SAFETY CONDITION WITH A STRONG POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY. THIS IS ALSO A LATENT DEFECT THAT IS UNABLE TO BE DETECTED BY THE CONSUMER UNTIL THE COMPONENT FAILS. MY INJURIES RESULTED IN TWO LOST-WORK DAYS, BUT COULD HAVE BEEN FATAL IF MY HEAD HAD STRUCK THE CONCRETE CURBING MENTIONED PREVIOUSLY. THIS SAFETY CONDITION AFFECTS BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER A-PILLAR AND B-PILLAR GRAB HANDLE ASSEMBLIES (IF QUAD CAB) IN ALL DODGE RAM SERIES TRUCKS. AN INSPECTION OF THE COMPONENT SHOWED THAT THE ASSEMBLY IS HELD TO THE VEHICLE STRUCTURE WITH TWO 8MM BOLTS. THE BOLTS HAD PULLED-THROUGH THE PLASTIC MATERIAL...

Other 2003 DODGE RAM QUAD CAB Problem Areas

Structure 38 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 11 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Air Bags 7 complaints Steering 7 complaints Structurebody 6 complaints Suspension 6 complaints Visibilitywiper 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Unknown Or Other 3 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Electrical Systemignition 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Control 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibility 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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