2003 Dodge Dodge Truck Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 13%of 15 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 87,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 87,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Engine failed truck had to be towed. Broken valve spring 2003 Dodge ram 1500 with 5.7l hemi engine. 87,000 miles at time of failure. Repaired at Dodge dealer at a cost of $580.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10214401, filed 2008-01, 87,000 miles“Exhaust fumes leaked into the passenger compartment. The dealer provided the consumer with a new vehicle and the same problem happened. The dealer also stated that this would happen 300-500 miles after an oil change. The consumer requested a refund of the purchase amount.”
NHTSA complaint #10015687, filed 2003-04Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 2 | 13% |
| 2002 | 1 | 5% |
| 2001 | 5 | 13% |
| 2000 | 1 | 5% |
| 1999 | 6 | 12% |
| 1998 | 4 | 14% |
| 1997 | 3 | 17% |
| 1996 | 3 | 9% |
| 1995 | 1 | 6% |
| 1994 | 1 | 5% |
| 1992 | 3 | 21% |
| 1991 | 1 | 10% |
| 1990 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsSeats
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Dodge Truck
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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