2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 1%of 661 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500, 1% of the 661 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,500 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.
“On a 35mph street, truck suddenly bucking as if it was going to stall, and the RPM's were erratic. I put it in n pulled over and shut it off. It restarted with no issues. I drove about 9 miles, pulled into my driveway and was coasting up it, when suddenly the truck accelerated. I depressed the brake, nothing. I slammed it in park and shut it off. It happened a few times while idling, or moving at a slow rate. I was stopped at a light when it suddenly accelerated into a 50mph, 4 lane main thoroughfare. I stepped on parking brake, turned it off and thanked god that I was unharmed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11390758, filed 2021-01, 135,000 miles“The Dodge RAM 2500 truck has a cummins diesel engine with common rail fuel injection. March 2013 while on a trip pulling a trailer, the number 5 & 6 fuel injector lines were severely rusted / corroded which resulted in a bad fuel leak. I lost close to 30 gallons of diesel fuel in 40 miles driving distance. The under hood and underbody of the truck was coated in fuel. Vehicles behind me had some fuel spray as well. It was smoking bad behind me due to the fuel being on the exhaust system. I had a Dodge dealer replace two of the six fuel injector lines. No choice. …”
NHTSA complaint #10654766, filed 2014-11, 93,000 miles“2003 Dodge RAM 2500 diesel p0148 fuel delivery code appeared on my truck for 30000, and I have 59000. Until now the truck ran okay, now it has slow acceleration, and will stop accelerating at certain speed. It also doesn't provide enough power to tow my business trailers and trailers that I have. Trained mechanics from Dodge can't figure it out. I'm glad these people don't work on the planes I work on.”
NHTSA complaint #10096251, filed 2004-10, 58,000 miles“I purchased a 2003 Dodge 2500 with the so cummins' diesel engine. I noticed the strong smell of diesel fumes when idling with the fan and/or air conditioner on. I have only had the truck about forty days. I assumed the smell was because the engine was new. I noticed small plumes of oily residue forming on the windshield above the air vents. I had the truck detailed and the inside windshield polished. The plumes appeared again after several days. They are not water vapor because they remain on the windshield after the truck has been parked for hours. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031082, filed 2003-08, 12 miles“The contact stated the vehicles transfer fuel pump in the engine quit while driving 35 MPH. The service dealer replaced the fuel system with a different fuel system due to the manufactured fuel systems consistent failure which they stated usually happened anywhere from 35000 to 60000 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10166542, filed 2006-08, 118,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10216348Nov 29, 2012Heavy Duty Filtration MOPAR Retrofit or Add On Parts Available
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 34 | 12% |
| 2011 | 21 | 7% |
| 2010 | 10 | 4% |
| 2009 | 6 | 3% |
| 2008 | 7 | 2% |
| 2007 | 17 | 5% |
| 2006 | 20 | 3% |
| 2005 | 20 | 5% |
| 2004 | 33 | 6% |
| 2003 | 8 | 1% |
| 2002 | 24 | 15% |
| 2001 | 32 | 7% |
| 2000 | 17 | 8% |
| 1999 | 31 | 10% |
| 1998 | 19 | 8% |
| 1997 | 19 | 9% |
| 1996 | 23 | 8% |
| 1995 | 25 | 9% |
| 1994 | 12 | 7% |
| 1992 | 7 | 22% |
| 1991 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500
159 complaintsBody and structure
146 complaintsAir bags
138 complaintsSuspension
122 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaintsOther or unknown
35 complaintsElectrical system
26 complaintsBrakes
20 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsExterior lighting
13 complaintsTires
11 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500
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.
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