2003 Dodge Dodge Truck Problems
- Complaints
- 15filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 22,428miles, 12 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck. The part named most often is suspension, with 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes (3) and steering (3). 12 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 22,428 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Suspension4 27%
- Brakes3 20%
- Steering3 20%
- Engine cooling2 13%
- Seats2 13%
- Tires2 13%
- Fuel system1 6.7%
- Body and structure1 6.7%
Example complaints
Suspension: “I had an accident on 09/30/04. Driver wheel came off. I hit a mailbox, telephone pole, went airborne and landed on a parked truck. $10,000 in damages to my 2003 Dodge durango. Vehicle was repaired.”
NHTSA complaint #10102766, filed 2004-12, 24,471 milesBrakes: “I have a 2003 Dodge durango I bought new. I now have 25000 miles on it. I have just had my brakes repaired for the third time. Rotors have been replaced along with brake pads. I also have a small collapse(at this time) in my gas tank. I have not been doing any offroad driving. There is a strange noise from the front end when I turn the wheel to the right or left. The dealership cannot hear any noises coming from the steering.”
NHTSA complaint #10100613, filed 2004-11, 5,000 milesSteering: “Steering gear and track bar failed at 46,000 highway miles causing extremely dangerous steering . Dodge is aware they have a problem with these components and is unwilling to address under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10010246, filed 2003-03, 46,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “My son was driving the 2003 Dodge ram 1500 on the 405 freeway at approx.70mph when the right rear axle broke. My son lost control of the vehicle and it spun against the traffic. He gained control, veered against the right outside sidewall of the freeway with his front right tire and while dragging the right back tire, came to a screeching halt. The right back tire was dragged flat on the freeway for 400 feet before coming to a stop. He was only lucky not to be seriously hurt or dead.”
NHTSA complaint #10086562, filed 2004-08, 22,556 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 12 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,487 and 34,870 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck.
Other model years of the Dodge Dodge Truck
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 15 | 22,428 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2002 | 22 | 31,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2001 | 39 | 68,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2000 | 20 | 66,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1999 | 51 | 86,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1998 | 28 | 58,500 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1997 | 18 | 130,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1996 | 35 | 36,038 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 1995 | 16 | 120,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1994 | 19 | 95,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 1993 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1992 | 14 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1991 | 10 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1990 | 5 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Dodge Dodge Truck model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck have?
NHTSA recorded 15 consumer complaints for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 4 complaints (27% of the total), followed by brakes with 3.
Has the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck reported?
Among the 12 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 22,428 miles and the middle half falls between 14,487 and 34,870 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.