2003 Dodge RAM Van recalls and problems

The 2003 Dodge RAM Van has 0 recalls and 16 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

2003 Dodge Ram Van
Photo: 2003 Dodge Ram Van by SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 4 RAM Van model years — 3rd most.

0recalls
16complaints
1crashes
2fires
1injuries
50,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System5
Visibility4
Power Train2
Steering2
Suspension2
Air Bags1
Child Seat1
Exterior Lighting1
Seats1
Structure1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2003: 2 complaints200322004: 2 complaints20042005: 2 complaints20052007: 1 complaints20072008: 1 complaints20082009: 2 complaints20092010: 2 complaints20102013: 2 complaints20132015: 1 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20161

NHTSA investigations

SAFETY BELT CINCHING LATCH PLATE

PE02082 · opened Nov 6, 2002 · closed Apr 23, 2003
Summary

THERE ARE NO INJURIES OR FATALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ALLEGED DEFECT.WHILE CONDUCTING THIS INVESTIGATION, ODI FOUND THAT THE SUBJECT CINCHES MEET THE LOAD BEARING REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 208, AND THAT MANY OF THE REPORTED FAILURES WERE DUE TO INCORRECT CHILD SAFETY SEAT INSTALLATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, THE REPORT RATE IS LOW (1.60/100K).THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE FAILS TO ESTABLISH THE EXISTENCE OF A DEFECT TREND AT THIS TIME.FURTHER ALLOCATION OF AGENCY RESOURCES TO THIS ISSUE IS UNWARRANTED AND THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION IS BEING CLOSED.

2003 vs. other Dodge RAM Van years

2000: 29 complaints20002001: 33 complaints2001332002: 14 complaints20022003: 16 complaints200316

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Dodge RAM Van have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge RAM Van. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Dodge RAM Van?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (5), visibility (4), power train (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.