2003 Dodge RAM Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Dodge RAM, 9% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 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.
“Fuel is leaking from a high pressure fitting, and may be dripping on the manifold or the exhaust system. Consumer feels that eventually this will cause a serious fire. This was the second fuel leak from the fuel injector system.”
NHTSA complaint #10037681, filed 2003-09, 7,000 miles“The fuel tank on the vehicle fell off while the consumer was driving at 50 MPH. Contacted dealer and the vehicle has been at the dealer for about two weeks and the problem has not been fixed. Per invoice-the the fuel tank strap was improperly installed and the strap had come loose, dropping the fuel tank and damaging it-replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8020209, filed 2002-10“2003 Dodge RAM fuel lines rotted resulting in a severe leak. ***nar*** the consumer stated the manufacturer cannot or will not produce a replacement fuel line. The consumer stated while the truck was sitting in idle, the vehicle began to move backwards. The consumer attempted to stop the vehicle with no success. The vehicle rolled down a hill and into a tree. The consumer received a recall notice after he experienced the failure with the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10162631, filed 2006-07“Fuel leaked from the vehicle's fuel injection. The vehicle had experienced this failure twice. This motor year had undergone a redesign of the fuel injection system for 2003 model year and may have a design flaw which could result in a fire.”
NHTSA complaint #10040229, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10033546Feb 2, 2010Dodge: electronic fuel control actuator (fca) available for service/new diagnostics available for dtc p0251. Engine surges at idle or mil illumination. Further investigation may…
- 10016020Jul 8, 2005Electronic fuel control (efc) actuator available for service.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2 | 7% |
| 2009 | 2 | 22% |
| 2007 | 1 | 6% |
| 2006 | 2 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 3% |
| 2004 | 1 | 2% |
| 2003 | 5 | 9% |
| 2001 | 11 | 3% |
| 2000 | 7 | 5% |
| 1999 | 13 | 4% |
| 1998 | 24 | 5% |
| 1997 | 26 | 7% |
| 1996 | 37 | 6% |
| 1995 | 38 | 6% |
| 1994 | 40 | 9% |
| 1993 | 3 | 6% |
| 1992 | 9 | 16% |
| 1991 | 7 | 14% |
| 1990 | 1 | 4% |
| 1989 | 7 | 25% |
| 1988 | 1 | 5% |
| 1986 | 1 | 6% |
| 1985 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2003 Dodge RAM
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Dodge RAM
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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