2003 Dodge RAM 2500 Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 146about this part
- Share
- 22%of 661 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 146 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500, 22% of the 661 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Dash is cracked completely. Pieces of the dash has fallen in the air vents. It's a safety issue if I get into an accident due to a piece might hit me or my passenger. Have a 2002 ford focus zts, I have taken care my Dodge better than my ford and the dash is in perfect condition”
NHTSA complaint #10991589, filed 2017-05, 87,000 miles“08/16/2014, dash board was intact and no flaws noted---------------on 08/17/2014, overnight, the dash was found split in two, my biggest concern is that this crack ( with sharp jagged edges ) is located directly over the passenger air bag. Should the bag deploy, it would likely be punctured and my passenger injured. I feel this safety hazard should be Dodge's responsibility to rectify.”
NHTSA complaint #10625881, filed 2014-08, 29,823 miles“My dash board on my 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 with only 60,000 miles is falling apart,then it falls little piece of it in my AC vent cause pieces to fly out if you put it on defrost. Very dangerous. Also the whole dash is falling in and if the air bags go off the dash pieces could easily kill or hurt you. The dealer says that it is out of warranty and that's all .”
NHTSA complaint #10473857, filed 2012-09, 61,000 miles“My 2003 Dodge RAM 2500 truck's dashboard has cracked in several places. These are long cracks from the windshield to the cabin edge. Also large circles of cracks. This is a safety concern because of the possibility of sharp pieces flying through the cab of the truck. We are not only concerned for our safety but for the safety of our twin 3 year old grandsons that are often with us.”
NHTSA complaint #10554828, filed 2013-12, 98,000 miles“The dash board on my 2003 Dodge ram is crumbling on some parts and cracking very badly on others. If I should be in an accident the dash is so bad that it would cut the airbags no mater what chrysler says this is a safety issue that needs to be taken care of asap. Before someone is injured not after.”
NHTSA complaint #10418391, filed 2011-08, 135,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10139596Sep 3, 2014Part Description: Insulator on Lever Assy Manual Valve - Valve Body - RWD Transmission Issue Description: The manual valve insulator, attaching rivet and instruction sheet are…
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Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 8 | 3% |
| 2011 | 5 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
| 2008 | 4 | 1% |
| 2007 | 11 | 3% |
| 2006 | 8 | 1% |
| 2005 | 10 | 2% |
| 2004 | 35 | 6% |
| 2003 | 146 | 22% |
| 2002 | 40 | 26% |
| 2001 | 181 | 39% |
| 2000 | 56 | 27% |
| 1999 | 53 | 17% |
| 1998 | 22 | 10% |
| 1997 | 11 | 5% |
| 1996 | 13 | 4% |
| 1995 | 9 | 3% |
| 1994 | 13 | 8% |
| 1993 | 4 | 10% |
| 1992 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500
159 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 complaintsEquipment
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM 2500
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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