2003 Dodge RAM 1500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,171 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 125,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500, 1% of the 1,171 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 125,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“I was in a rollover accident on the date above and after rolling the truck 6 times the fuel didn't shut off to the truck and it was still running. I believe that the inertia switch malfunctioned and didn't shut off the fuel supply to the motor.”
NHTSA complaint #10430194, filed 2011-10, 120,000 miles“The truck has a issue when starting up. It feels like the truck is not getting fuel, giving a high RPM and a feel like the engine is going to cut off and it does. This also happens when taking off at a stop light, going around a curve, and starting to move the truck. I have been to dealer and like always, can't find wrong in truck. I have replaced crank,map,air,speed,tps and nothing works. I also replaced o2 sensor,plugs, coil packs, battery, air filter, replaced throttle body, and purge. Nothing works. Why doesn't Dodge see there is a issue and find a solution. …”
NHTSA complaint #10503377, filed 2013-03, 129,000 miles“The truck randomly shuts off while driving. There is no warning and no pattern. There are no error codes associated with these occurrences. When truck shuts off there is no power steering and it becomes difficult to steer. A quick check online shows hundreds of people with the same issue and no specific fix.”
NHTSA complaint #11032641, filed 2017-10, 127,000 miles“Check engine light illuminates. Code p0440 is diagnosed, there are no tsbs or information available to dealers on what this code means. Mechanic says it's in the evaporation system. I've only had this truck for 3 wks, this is the 2nd occurrence. Mileage on vehicle 11,500.”
NHTSA complaint #10096008, filed 2004-10, 11,480 miles“Have had the truck less than two years and have had service because of faulty motor in windshield wipers, bad coil in engine, mis-firing, causing the cylinders and valves to be replaced, fuel cap replaced, fuel line replaced because of water in the lines, heater had bad piece, causing heat to not come out of defrost or floors, shifter for 4-wheel drive will not shift. Has been in shop 13 days(3 visits) in last 4 weeks. Needs to go back this week for shifter.”
NHTSA complaint #10104276, filed 2004-12, 30,000 milesFuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 126 | 18% |
| 2011 | 142 | 21% |
| 2010 | 39 | 8% |
| 2009 | 43 | 6% |
| 2008 | 64 | 12% |
| 2007 | 38 | 7% |
| 2006 | 23 | 3% |
| 2005 | 40 | 3% |
| 2004 | 62 | 6% |
| 2003 | 11 | 1% |
| 2002 | 7 | 1% |
| 2001 | 17 | 2% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 | 21 | 4% |
| 1997 | 29 | 8% |
| 1996 | 20 | 7% |
| 1995 | 17 | 8% |
| 1994 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500
458 complaintsBody and structure
237 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
125 complaintsBrakes
73 complaintsOther or unknown
67 complaintsElectrical system
62 complaintsSuspension
57 complaintsEngine cooling
56 complaintsSteering
44 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
33 complaintsEngine
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM 1500
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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