2003 Dodge Ram 2500 recalls
6 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- May 26, 2015Crash risk2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 — Air Bags
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2003 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks manufactured August 29, 2002, to July 25, 2003 to address a safety defect in the passenger side frontal air bag inflator which may produce excessive internal pressure causing the inflator to rupture upon deployment of the air bag. This recall addresses both the passenger side frontal air bags that were originally installed in the vehicles, as well as replacement air bags that may have been installed as replacement service parts. A replacement air bag may have been installed, as one example, if a vehicle had been in a crash necessitating the replacement of the passenger side frontal air bag.
15V312000 · 386K units · Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
- Nov 6, 2013Crash risk2006–2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003–2008 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003–2008 Dodge Ram 3500 — Steering
Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2003-2008 Dodge RAM 2500 4x4 and 3500 4x4, model year 2007-2008 Dodge RAM 3500 4x2 Cab Chassis and model year 2006-2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Mega Cab 4x4 trucks manufactured February 12, 2002, through February 13, 2008. The left tie rod assembly may break.
13V528000 · 707K units · Chrysler Group LLC
- Jul 6, 2011Crash risk2008 Dodge Ram 1500, 2003–2011 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003–2011 Dodge Ram 3500 — Steering
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; MODEL YEAR 2008-2011 DODGE RAM 3500 CAB CHASSIS 4X2, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH MARCH 28, 2011; AND MODEL YEAR 2008 DODGE RAM 1500 MEGA CAB 4X4, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH AUGUST 15, 2008, BECAUSE THE LEFT TIE ROD BALL STUD MAY FRACTURE. THIS CONDITION TENDS TO OCCUR DURING LOW SPEED PARKING LOT TYPE MANEUVERS WHEN THE CUSTOMER IS MAKING A TIGHT TURN. ADDITIONALLY, MODEL YEAR 2003-2008 DODGE RAM 2500/3500 VEHICLES MAY HAVE RECEIVED THE AFFECTED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY AS A REPLACEMENT PART DURING NORMAL SERVICE.
11V350000 · 243K units · CHRYSLER GROUP LLC
- Oct 6, 2005Safety2003–2005 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003–2005 Dodge Ram 3500 — Power Train
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DIESEL ENGINES AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXIT THE VEHICLE QUICKLY WITHOUT SHUTTING OFF THE ENGINE AND REMOVING THE KEY, THE DRIVER MAY INADVERTENTLY LEAVE THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT CONTROL IN INDICATED REVERSE.
05V462000 · 250K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Jun 5, 2003Crash risk2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 — Wheels
CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS, THE ALUMINUM WHEELS MAY HAVE EXCESSIVE POROSITY IN THE CENTER HUB AREA WHICH CAN CAUSE A WHEEL TO CRACK.
03V212000 · 1K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Feb 5, 2003Crash risk2003 Dodge Ram, 2003 Dodge Ram 2500, 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 — Vehicle Speed Control
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS DIESEL ENGINES AND MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, MAY EXPERIENCE AN ELEVATED IDLE SPEED AFTER EXTENDED CRUISE CONTROL USE.
03V033000 · 20K units · DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION