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1D7HU18D63S••••••2003 Dodge RAM 1500
This build draws 2.7× more complaints than the average 2003 Dodge RAM 1500 build (11 vs 4).
11on this build
960on the model
237builds in total
1involved a crash
Most reportedPower Train 4Structure 3Service Brakes 1Hydraulic 1
What owners of this build wrote
SteeringcrashFeb 2020
The steering is very loose, when going over a bump the vehicle is pulled into another direction and you temporarily lose control of the vehicle. The 4x4 was not operating properly, so the transfer case was replaced. Upon replacing transfer case the rear differential locked up…
Power TrainAug 2018
Drive shaft fell off driving down the road and the rear end is completely out now too!
Air BagsDec 2015
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2003 dodge ram 1500. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15V312000 (air bags) and stated that the part was not available within a reasonable time frame to schedule the recall repair. The dealer did not give a specific…
Unknown Or OtherSep 2015
Dashboard cracked significantly, causing safety concerns in the event of a crash from flying debris after airbag deployment
Electrical SystemAug 2014
While driving on the freeway at night the headlights, tail lights, blinkers, 4-ways, brake lights, and tail lights went out and when slowing down to pull over the engine stalled. The engine started back up to get to the side of the road and stalled again with no warning. The…
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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 1D7HU18D63S360862 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.