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1D7HU18D53S••••••2003 Dodge RAM 1500
This build draws 2.2× more complaints than the average 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 build (9 vs 4).
9on this build
960on the model
237builds in total
Most reportedAir Bags 4Steering 2Engine And Engine Cooling 1Structure 1
What owners of this build wrote
Electrical SystemDec 2021
When driving the truck the vehicle randomly shuts down and I have to pull over or put it in neutral to restart it I believe there might be a problem with the tipm that dodge has had a ongoing problem for years and ignored the issue
Air BagsFeb 2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…
StructureFeb 2010
The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact stated that the rear corner panels were rusted. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that water was trapped in the corner panels, which caused the rust. The…
Engine And Engine CoolingFeb 2009
Truck kept overheating but it was never displayed on gauge of over heating.the coolant was flushed and replaced. A week later the truck stalled on the interstate and would not run. It would turn on but the engine would sound really loud and the truck and steering wheel would be…
SteeringMay 2005
While driving down the road with the a/c on high, the consumer smelled smoke and saw it coming from the steering wheel column. The wires had melted and burned the ignition switch up. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. The dodge mechanic said that these particular…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1D7HU18D53S280291 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.