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2003 RAM 1500

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview

Our database contains no NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 RAM 1500. 1 manufacturer communication is on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

Safety recalls

No recalls in our database for this model year

That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

No owner complaints recorded for this model year

Either none have been filed with NHTSA, or this vehicle is too new for reports to have accumulated.

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

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STEERING

Part Description: Pitman Arm Issue Description: Issue 1: Pitman Arm~ If replacing the steering linkage or drag link inner tie rod assembly at the pitman arm on a vehicle built before Febuary 14 th, 2008, verify that the pitman arm part number is 68039930AA. The part number is embossed on the pitman arm.~ If the pitman arm is not a 68039930AA, it must be replaced with a 68039930AA.~ Issue 2: For 2003 to 2007 MY only. If the OE steering linkage has been replaced with 52122362AA, 52122362AB, 52122362AC, 52122362AD, 52122362AE, or 52122362AF and pitman arm 68039930AA the following service parts are available:~ 68038055AA Outer end Tie Rod Package~ 68034233AA Tie Rod Adjuster Tube~ 68038054AA Inner end Tie Rod Package~ 68036726AB Drag Link Outer Socket Package~ 68034229AA Drag Link Adjuster Tube~ 68036940AA Drag Link Inner Socket Package~ You can go to the 2008 MY for graphically representation of parts. Issue 3: Some vehicles have been updated with the Big Steering Gear Kit. The Big Steering gear is identified by a 6 bolt top cap and replaces the 4 bolt top cap unit. The Big Steering Gear uses Pitman Arm 68141515AA and DOES NOT use 68039930AA. Ensure Tie Rod alignment procedure is used for proper setup and at vehicle alignment.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

RAM 1500 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2027000—
2026715055.9
20253087058.0
2024696060.7
202319111060.2
202259716265.8
202166515162.3
202062014163.4
20191,45730163.0
201864615263.9
201786313371.9
20161,51717470.5
20151,43018570.0
20141,74517568.4
20131,25912469.6
2012001—
2011001—
2010002—
2009372151.5
2008000—
2003Viewing000—
1997000—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.