2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 45about this part
- Share
- 37%of 122 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 69,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 45 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab, 37% of the 122 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 69,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The dash is falling apart. It begin last summer and pieces are falling into the air conditioner vents and blocking the air flow and causing it to freeze up.. I have had a piece fall under the accelerator and cause me to be unable to accelerate in interstate highway traffic. Now a piece has fallen off causing the steering to jam. Part of the dash has fallen on the wiring and I'm afraid it is going to catch fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10593915, filed 2014-05, 108,000 miles“My dashboard started cracking up and large shards of the plastic became airborne while driving the vehicle and struck me in the face . This is definitely a safety issue in my opinion and I have a $50000.00 driveway ornament as I do not feel safe driving the vehicle anymore.”
NHTSA complaint #10630269, filed 2014-09, 100,000 miles“Not sure what lead to the failure, but my 03 Dodge ram pick up dash is crack from near windshield side to near the glove compartment on the other side it has not gotten to be dangerous yet or cause other failures yet that I know of. Dodge dealer said that since it is simply cosmetic they will not replace it and if they do it will cost over 1,000.00.”
NHTSA complaint #10189354, filed 2007-05, 90,000 miles“The dashboard on my 2003 Dodge ram 1500 is cracked and continues to crack more and more each day. I am afraid that pieces that may fall inside the airbag compartment which may lead to serious injury if they become deployed. There have been several complaints about this with this particular model.”
NHTSA complaint #10360256, filed 2010-10, 70,000 miles“My 2003 ram 1500 quad cab driver side handle broke at just 36,500 miles and the service tech at the dealer the there in nothing they can do. That it was on my own. I only weight 150 lbs. And landed on my back on the street. If the dealer would just replace it I wouldn't be complaining. That is a really crappy material used to make this handles. Ps: must of the plastics use on the interior of this trucks is crumbling down.”
NHTSA complaint #10347948, filed 2010-08, 36,500 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10175743Apr 30, 2020Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19
- 10220101Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10220099Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage…
- 10220097Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10169249Nov 20, 2019Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
- 10169245Nov 20, 2019Repair Parts Used For Structural Repairs This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to structural repair parts usage.
- 10220995Sep 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…
Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
20 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsAir bags
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM Quad Cab
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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