2003 Dodge Ram 1500 structure problems

237 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the structure on the 2003 Dodge Ram 1500 — 20% of all complaints for this model year.

237

Structure complaints

20%

share of all complaints

76,000 mi

median reported incident mileage

4 / 0

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Rear fenders are rusted such that wiring harness falls off from underside if fenders and rubs on tires. Middle of frame rusted through on right and left side and dealer's floor lift went about half-way through both sides when the technician. tried to raise truck to check wiring under truck. The…”
filed Feb 4, 2025
“The frame/chasis rusted through and dealer could not raise truck because lift went through frame. If it had not been noticed at dealership, we and others could have been killed if the frame had broken through on the highway. The dealership and repair shop can confirm. The box and other body…”
filed Oct 2, 2024

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

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